[Endoscopic treatment of vesicoureteral reflux in children]

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Endoscopic correction is an effective treatment for vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) in children. The bulking agent "Vantris" demonstrated high success rates, establishing endoscopic correction as a primary treatment option for VUR.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Urology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a common ureter-vesical defect in children.
  • Complications include recurrent pyelonephritis and reflux nephropathy.
  • Minimally invasive treatment strategies are a priority in pediatric urology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of endoscopic correction for VUR in children.
  • To compare different bulking agents used in endoscopic VUR treatment.
  • To identify patient groups where endoscopic correction is most suitable.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of endoscopic correction outcomes for VUR in pediatric patients.
  • Evaluation of different bulking agents, specifically focusing on "Vantris".
  • Assessment of VUR treatment success based on patient age and ureteral orifice structure.

Main Results:

  • Endoscopic correction of VUR is a highly effective surgical procedure.
  • The bulking agent "Vantris" yielded a high number of positive treatment results.
  • Patients with VUR and normal appearing orifices unresponsive to endoscopic correction were identified.

Conclusions:

  • Endoscopic correction is a successful treatment for pediatric VUR.
  • "Vantris" is an effective bulking agent for VUR endocorrection.
  • Endoscopic correction can be considered an initial treatment for VUR, particularly in cases with normal orifice structures.

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