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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Nephrology
    • Urology
    • Surgical Outcomes

    Background:

    • Chronic hydronephrosis in children can lead to renal insufficiency.
    • The timing of surgical intervention is a critical factor in long-term kidney health.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the impact of reconstructive surgery timing on renal function in children with chronic hydronephrosis.
    • To determine the optimal age for surgical correction to achieve lasting renal function improvement.

    Main Methods:

    • Studied 24 children with chronic hydronephrosis and renal insufficiency.
    • Assessed renal function using Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) and Effective Renal Plasma Flow (ERPF).
    • Correlated surgical timing (before 1 year, 1-2 years, after 2 years) with functional outcomes over 1-12 years.

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    Main Results:

    • Children operated on before age one showed improved or normalized renal function.
    • Those operated on between 1-2 years had stabilized renal function.
    • 5/6 children operated on after age two experienced progressive renal function deterioration.

    Conclusions:

    • Early surgical correction (before 1 year) is essential for lasting improvement in renal function for children with severe chronic hydronephrosis.
    • Delayed surgery after age two is associated with irreversible kidney damage, independent of infection or stasis.
    • Timely intervention is key to preventing end-stage renal failure in pediatric hydronephrosis.