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Renal function after laparoendoscopic single site pyeloplasty.

Brian R Harrow1, Aditya Bagrodia, Ephrem O Olweny

  • 1Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 75390-9110, USA.

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Laparoendoscopic single site pyeloplasty is safe and effective for treating ureteropelvic junction obstruction. This study of the largest cohort to date shows significant symptom relief and improved renal function with minimal complications.

Keywords:
C-LESSCLPDRGLESSR-LESST½UPJOconventional LESSconventional laparoscopic pyeloplastydiuretic renogrameGFRestimated glomerular filtration ratehalf-timekidneylaparoendoscopic single sitelaparoscopyrobotic LESSroboticstreatment outcomeureteral obstructionureteral pelvic junction obstruction

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  • Urology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction is a common cause of hydronephrosis.
  • Current literature on laparoendoscopic single site pyeloplasty (LESSP) is limited to small studies.
  • Long-term outcomes and safety data for LESSP require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the clinical and renal function outcomes of LESSP.
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of LESSP in a large patient cohort.
  • To compare outcomes between conventional and robotic LESSP techniques.

Main Methods:

  • A consecutive series of patients with symptomatic UPJ obstruction undergoing LESSP were analyzed.
  • Preoperative and postoperative renal function, symptom resolution, and obstruction parameters were recorded.
  • Diuretic renography was used to assess renal function and obstruction postoperatively.

Main Results:

  • The study included 53 patients (31 conventional, 22 robotic LESSP).
  • Symptom resolution occurred in 96% of patients, with 93% showing radiographic resolution of obstruction.
  • Mean differential renal function improved significantly, and postoperative complications were manageable.

Conclusions:

  • LESSP is a safe and effective procedure for UPJ obstruction.
  • Both laparoscopic and robotic LESSP techniques yield excellent clinical and functional outcomes.
  • This study supports LESSP as a viable alternative to traditional open or multiport laparoscopic surgery.