Robotic pyelolithotomy in a solitary pelvic kidney complicated with fulminant Clostridium difficile: a case report.

Journal: Journal of medical case reports
PMID: 35331313

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Robotic-assisted surgeries have gradually become the standard of care for many procedures, especially in the field of urology. Despite the widespread use of robotic assistance in surgeries, data on its postoperative complications are extremely limited. We detail a rare presentation of fulminant Clostridium difficile colitis requiring surgical intervention in a patient with a solitary ectopic pelvic kidney who underwent a robotic-assisted pyelolithotomy. Highlights of the most recent management recommendations for C. difficile infection are also presented.

Authors

  • Preston S Kerr
    Division of Urology, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX, 77555, USA.
  • Nga T Nguyen
    School of Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX, USA.
  • Andrew Martinez
    School of Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX, USA.
  • Aditya Srinivasan
    Division of Urology, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX, 77555, USA.
  • Christopher D Kosarek
    Division of Urology, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX, 77555, USA.
  • Joseph Nicholas Sreshta
    Division of Urology, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX, 77555, USA. jnsresht@utmb.edu.

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