Ectopic kidneys are rare developmental anomalies. Anomalous blood supply of the pelvic ectopic kidneys poses a problem for a minimally invasive surgery. Although laparoscopic nephrectomies have been described for symptomatic nonfunctioning pelvic ectopic kidney, this is the first case report that highlights the safety and feasibility of SIMPLE technique of laparoscopic nephrectomy in a pelvic k...

The intrathoracic kidney is one of the rare causes congenital ectopic kidney. present study discusses a case referred to our clinic with pre-diagnosis renal agenesis and diagnosis 9-year-old patient who applied complaining abdominal pain. left could not be shown in ultrasonography for patient's In Tc-99m dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) scintigraphy performed on this, was detected far above its n...

Ectopic kidney occurs as a result of a halt in migration of kidneys to their normal locations during embryonal period. While kidneys ascend through pelvis, they receive new branches from vessels (iliac and aorta) close to them. When they reach the highest point, they receive new branches from aorta and the former branches degenerate. Renal vessels do not degenerate in the ectopic caudal kidney,...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Retroperitoneal laparoscopic pyelolithotomy was performed in an ectopic pelvic kidney with renal pelvis calculi. METHODS AND RESULTS Laparoscopic pyelolithotomy was successfully performed in an ectopic pelvic kidney by using the retroperitoneal route. The total operation time was 130 minutes, and the estimated blood loss was < 50 mL. The patient was discharged on the...