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Victoriano Romero¹, Haluk Akpinar, John J Smith

¹Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC, USA.

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|January 11, 2012

Summary

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Minimally invasive surgery has increased ureteral injuries. This study examines if newer endoscopic procedures have further impacted the rate of major iatrogenic ureteral injuries requiring treatment.

Keywords:

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy Proximal ureter Renal salvage Ureteral injury Ureteroscopy

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Area of Science:

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Surgical Innovation
Medical Device Technology

Background:

Laparoscopic and endoscopic surgical techniques have advanced significantly over 25 years.
Previous reports indicated a rise in ureteral injury treatments correlating with minimally invasive surgery introduction.
More sophisticated endoscopic procedures have emerged since the initial report.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the impact of advanced endoscopic procedures on the incidence of ureteral injuries.
To determine if recent surgical advancements have altered the rate of iatrogenic ureteral injuries managed at the institution.

Main Methods:

Retrospective study design.
Analysis of patient data for ureteral injuries requiring treatment.
Comparison of injury rates before and after the introduction of advanced endoscopic techniques.

Main Results:

The study aimed to identify trends in the management of major iatrogenic ureteral injuries.
Results will indicate whether the rate of these injuries has changed with newer procedures.

Conclusions:

Further analysis is required to ascertain the definitive impact of advanced endoscopic procedures on ureteral injury rates.
Understanding these trends is crucial for refining surgical practices and patient safety in minimally invasive urological procedures.