Case report: robot-assisted laparoscopic pyeloureterostomy in a transplanted kidney with ureteral stricture

J Endourol. 2006 Jan;20(1):31-2. doi: 10.1089/end.2006.20.31.

Abstract

Ureteral obstruction secondary to ischemia is the most common urologic complication of kidney transplantation. Although endoscopic management has shown satisfactory short-term success rates, surgical repair is considered the definitive therapy. To our knowledge, this procedure has been performed only through open surgery. We present a minimally invasive approach for reconstruction of a ureteral stricture in a renal transplant patient using the Da Vinci robotic system.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Ischemia / complications
  • Ischemia / surgery
  • Kidney / blood supply
  • Kidney / surgery
  • Kidney Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Robotics*
  • Ureteral Obstruction / diagnostic imaging
  • Ureteral Obstruction / etiology
  • Ureteral Obstruction / surgery*
  • Ureterostomy / methods*
  • Urography