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Area of Science:

Urology
Surgical Techniques
Pediatric Surgery

Background:

Ipsilateral ureteroureterostomy is a surgical option for duplicated collecting systems.
Indwelling stents are crucial for managing anastomotic integrity and drainage post-surgery.
Current stent placement strategies have limitations and are debated.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a novel technique for ureteral stent placement in ipsilateral ureteroureterostomy.
To address the controversy surrounding stent positioning in this procedure.
To propose a method for ensuring drainage of both ureters with a single stent.

Main Methods:

A modified technique using a single indwelling stent is described.
The stent is proximally split just across the ureteroureterostomy anastomosis.
This allows for drainage through both ureteral segments.

Main Results:

The described technique facilitates drainage of both ureters.
It potentially simplifies the management of indwelling stents in ureteroureterostomy.
This approach may help prevent complications like anastomotic leak or stricture.

Conclusions:

A single, split ureteral stent offers a viable technique for ipsilateral ureteroureterostomy.
This method ensures bilateral ureteral drainage, addressing previous controversies.
Further studies may evaluate long-term outcomes and efficacy.