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case_images: The preoperative CT scan of the patient showing left renal dysgenesis and a right kidney which has undergone previous partial nephrectomy (with clips on it).
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case_images: CT excluded the diagnosis of urolithiasis (Figure 1). CT urography was not performed because the renal function of the patient was impaired (Cr: 2.6 mg/dL, normal range of our laboratory: 0.9-1.6 mg/dl).
case_images: Endoscopic view of the right kidney during laparoscopic nephroureterectomy, showing extensive adhesions and fibrosis around it.
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case_images: After entering into the peritoneal cavity, extensive adhesiolysis was performed, followed by identification of the ureter and the hilar structures (Figure 2).