ENDOSCOPIC CLIP-KNOT SUTURING TECHNIQUE - PRELIMINARY-REPORT OF APPLICATION IN RETROPERITONEAL URETEROLITHOTOMIES

A newly developed laparoscopic knot-substituting technique is presente d and applied in cases of retroperitoneal laparoscopic ureterolithotom ies. The authors substituted the difficult laparoscopic knotting techn iques with the technique of using one or two clips to hold the sutures tight, which shortens and simplifies the endoscopic suturing. This te chnique is a great advantage, mainly in cases of major reconstructive laparoscopic operations. The technique and advantages of retroperitone oscopy are discussed as well.