Laparoscopic pyeloplasty

J Endourol. 1996 Apr;10(2):159-61. doi: 10.1089/end.1996.10.159.

Abstract

Thirteen patients underwent laparoscopic dismembered pyeloplasty at our institution. The operative time ranged from 4 to 8 (mean 5.4) hours with minimal blood loss. Two patients developed transient edema necessitating temporary drainage. The mean requirement for morphine postoperatively was 32 mg. At a mean follow-up of 13 months, all patients demonstrated both symptomatic and radiographic relief of obstruction. Laparoscopic dismembered pyeloplasty appears to be an effective minimally invasive alternative to treat symptomatic ureteropelvic junction obstruction.

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Kidney Pelvis / surgery*
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Male
  • Reoperation
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Ureteral Obstruction / surgery*