A review: the application of minimally invasive surgery to pediatric urology: upper urinary tract procedures

Urology. 2010 Jul;76(1):122-33. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2009.11.072. Epub 2010 Mar 29.

Abstract

This paper is one-half of a 2 part review on minimally-invasive procedures in pediatric urology. This article focuses on upper tract procedures, including complete nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy, pyeloplasty, and ureterocalicostomy. We note important articles on pure laparoscopic as well as robotic-assisted laparoscopic upper urinary tract surgeries, concentrating on their techniques and outcomes.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Humans
  • Kidney Pelvis / surgery
  • Laparoscopy
  • Nephrectomy / methods*
  • Ureterostomy / methods*