Laparoscopic Single Site Surgery for Repair of Retrocaval Ureter in a Morbidly Obese Patient

• DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2015.10.004
• Publication Date: 2015-11-05T10:09:48Z
• Authors: Aly M. Abdel-Karim; Elsayed Yahia; M. Hassouna; Mostafa M. Elmissiry
• Keywords: Morbidly obese; Vena cava

This is to describe a case of morbidly obese (BMI = 40) female with retrocaval ureter treated laparoendoscopic single-site surgery. A JJ stent was positioned. 2 cm umbilical access created. single port platform The entire mobilized posterior the vena cava and transected where dilated portion ended. distal repositioned lateral inferior cava. Anastomosis done. 3 mm trocar used assist suturing. At 4-month follow-up, CT revealed no evidence obstruction right kidney patient symptomless. Although challenging, in patient, LESS repair for feasible.