Giant ureteric calculus is a rare entity nowadays, particularly in young patients without known metabolic or anatomical conditions. We present a case of a 26-year-old healthy male who was diagnosed with an isolated left-sided giant ureteric calculus. Considering the stone size, laparoscopic ureterolithotomy was done, leading to complete stone-free status and excellent postoperative recovery. This case highlights the rarity of large ureteric stones in a healthy individual, which can remain dormant for a long time and may require traditional surgery, such as laparoscopy, rather than the more popular endoscopic treatment.
Kakoti et al. (Wed,) studied this question.