We found a match
Your institution may have access to this item. Find your institution then sign in to continue.
- Title
Retroperitoneal laparoscopic ureteroureterostomy for retrocaval ureter: A report of 15 cases.
- Authors
Zhang, Jiexiu; Liu, Bianjiang; Song, Ninghong; Hua, Lixin; Wang, Zengjun; Yin, Changjun; Zhang, Wei
- Abstract
Aim The aim of the current study was to present our techniques and experience with retroperitoneal laparoscopic ureteroureterostomy ( LUUS) in 15 patients with retrocaval ureter. Patients and Methods A total of 15 patients with retrocaval ureter underwent retroperitoneal LUUS. A four-port, finger and balloon-dissecting, retroperitoneal approach was used. Follow-up studies were performed with renal ultrasonography and intravenous pyelography. Results All operations were completed laparoscopically without conversion to open surgery. The mean operative time was 120 (90∼170) min. The mean blood loss was 30 (15∼50) mL. All of the patients had an uneventful recovery. No intraoperative or postoperative complications occurred. At follow up, 3 and 6 months after discharge, remarkable improvement in the ureteral obstruction was observed. Conclusions Our results indicate that retroperitoneal LUUS is a safe, effective and minimally-invasive treatment for retrocaval ureter. Laparoscopic surgery could be the preferred treatment for retrocaval ureter.
- Subjects
RETROPERITONEUM diseases; LAPAROSCOPIC surgery; URETER diseases; ULTRASONIC imaging; KIDNEY radiography; INTRAOPERATIVE radiotherapy
- Publication
Surgical Practice, 2014, Vol 18, Issue 1, p37
- ISSN
1744-1625
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/1744-1633.12045