Laparoscopic pyeloureterostomy: experience in three cases
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Published on: July 8, 2025
Manickam Ramalingam1, Krishnasamy Selvarajan, Kallappan Senthil
1Department of Urology, KG Hospital and Postgraduate Medical Institute, Coimbatore, India. ramaling@giasmd01.vsnl.net.in
Purpose:
To report our experience with transperitoneal laparoscopic pyeloureterostomy for duplication of the collecting system.
Patients And Methods:
Since January 2003, two adult patients with incomplete duplication of ureter with ureteropelvic junction obstruction of the lower moiety and a 4-month-old male baby with complete duplication of the ureter with reflux in the lower moiety underwent transperitoneal laparoscopic pyeloureterostomy. The baby also had excision of the lower-moiety ureter.
Results:
There was no significant intraoperative or postoperative morbidity. Follow-up imaging revealed good drainage.
Conclusion:
With increasing experience in laparoscopic reconstructive urologic procedures, laparoscopic pyeloureterostomy is a feasible option, even in infants.
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