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[Percutaneous nephropexy]
M Machado Bairo1, R Decia Mendizabal, R Suarez Besio
1Centro de Endourología de M.U.C.A., Montevideo, Uruguay.
Objective:
To evaluate the efficacy of percutaneous nephropexy in symptomatic renal ptosis.
Methods:
From August 1997 to September 1999, 6 women aged 28-49 years (mean 34.3) with symptomatic renal ptosis underwent percutaneous nephropexy. All patients were evaluated preoperatively by IVP and diuretic renogram in the standing and lying positions. Patient follow-up ranged from 14-34 months (mean 21).
Results:
Mean operating time was 30 minutes and mean length of hospital stay was 24 hours. Treatment was successful in 5 patients; lumbar pain disappeared and the kidney was fixed in a higher position.
Conclusions:
Percutaneous nephropexy can be an alternative to conventional and laparoscopic nephropexy.