Some people who require nephrectomy are suitable for laparoscopic surgery (also called minimally invasive Surgery) to remove the kidney. Laparoscopic surgery involves the use of a laparoscope (wand like camera) that is passed through a series a small incision or “ports” in the abdominal ...

This minimally invasive procedure is also used to treat stones in the ureters. Since it does not require an incision, it involves inserting a fiberoptic ureter scope directly into the opening in the urethra, through the bladder and into the ureter. Through it, a Surgeon can view the stone and pass i...