Laparoscopic ureterocalicostomy for salvage of giant hydronephrotic kidney: initial experience

Urology. 2007 Sep;70(3):590.e7-10. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2007.06.1088. Epub 2007 Aug 20.

Abstract

Reconstructive surgery for salvage of giant hydronephrosis is associated with unique challenges. We introduce the surgical technique of laparoscopic ureterocalicostomy for giant hydronephrosis. A transperitoneal five-port access was created and, after reflecting the colon, the lower pole of the hydronephrotic sac was excised. A wide, spatulated end-to-end ureterocaliceal anastomosis was performed. The sac was decompressed slowly in a controlled manner, which helped during dissection. At 3 months of follow-up, the patient was symptom free, and retrograde ureterography showed a wide, patent anastomosis. Laparoscopic ureterocalicostomy is technically feasible for the salvage of a giant hydronephrotic kidney and duplicates the results of open surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anastomosis, Surgical
  • Humans
  • Hydronephrosis / pathology
  • Hydronephrosis / surgery*
  • Kidney Calculi / surgery
  • Kidney Calices / pathology
  • Kidney Calices / surgery*
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Male
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Salvage Therapy
  • Ureter / pathology
  • Ureter / surgery*