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Robot-assisted right ureteral polypectomy: A case report.

Brandon T Karmo1, Kenneth Lim, Richard A Santucci

  • 1Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA;

Canadian Urological Association Journal = Journal De L'Association Des Urologues Du Canada
|July 5, 2013
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Fibroepithelial polyps (FEP) are a rare cause of ureteral obstruction. This case demonstrates successful laparoscopic robotic-assisted excision of FEP in a young adult, highlighting a safe surgical option for this rare condition.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Ureteral polyps, particularly fibroepithelial polyps (FEP), are uncommon causes of ureteral obstruction in both pediatric and adult patients.
  • This rare clinical entity necessitates ongoing clinical awareness and review by healthcare practitioners.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case of ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction caused by ureteral polyps in a young adult male.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of laparoscopic robotic-assisted surgery for the excision of ureteral polyps.

Main Methods:

  • A 20-year-old male presented with flank pain and was diagnosed with right UPJ obstruction.
  • The patient underwent a laparoscopic robotic-assisted procedure involving exploration of the collecting system, polyp excision, and ureteropyeloplasty.
  • Pathological examination confirmed the excised polyps were of fibroepithelial origin.

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Main Results:

  • The surgical intervention successfully addressed the ureteropelvic junction obstruction.
  • Laparoscopic robot-assisted polypectomy was found to be a safe and effective method for excising ureteral polyps.
  • Fibroepithelial polyps were confirmed as the cause of obstruction.

Conclusions:

  • Fibroepithelial polyps should be considered in the differential diagnosis for patients presenting with ureteral obstruction.
  • Laparoscopic robotic-assisted surgery offers a viable and safe approach for the management of ureteral polyps.