Simultaneous treatment of renal cysts and ipsilateral stones with retroperitoneoscopic surgery: report of two cases

Abstract

Introduction and importance: A simple kidney cyst is the most common type of renal cyst. These cysts are usually asymptomatic and detected incidentally upon radiological exams of the abdomen. Currently, there are many methods of treating renal cysts, in which retroperitoneoscopy to remove the cyst is a safe and more effective method. However, the simple renal cyst with renal pelvis stones will raise a question in the approach.

Case presentation: In this report, we present two cases, admitted to the hospital with abdominal pain and diagnosed with a simple renal cyst with renal calculis. The two patients underwent retroperitoneal laparoscopic treatment of renal cyst and renal calculi in one surgery.

Clinical discussion: We want to discuss and share our experience in surgically treating these exceptional cases.

Conclusion: In two cases, we chose the retroperitoneoscopic technique to remove the renal cyst and the renal stone, which resulted in good treatment results. This is an effective and safe alternative for the simultaneous treatment of renal cysts and ipsilateral renal calculi in carefully selected patients.

Keywords: Cyst drainage; Renal calculis; Renal cysts; Retroperitoneoscopy.