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[Mini-laparoscopic pyeloplasty.]
Enrique Ramos Barselo1, Ernesto Herrero Blanco1, Mario Domínguez Esteban1
1Servicio de Urología. Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla. Santander. España.
Archivos Espanoles De Urologia
|May 23, 2017
Summary
Mini-laparoscopic pyeloplasty offers excellent cosmetic and functional outcomes. This minimally invasive technique is reproducible and safe, reducing abdominal trauma compared to conventional laparoscopy.
Area of Science:
- Urological surgery
- Minimally invasive surgery
Background:
- Advancements in laparoscopy have led to minilaparoscopy in urology.
- Minilaparoscopy aims to reduce trauma and improve cosmetic outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the results and reproducibility of mini-laparoscopic pyeloplasty.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and bibliographic search in PubMed.
- Description of the mini-laparoscopic pyeloplasty technique used at HUMV, Santander.
Main Results:
- Analysis of 60 articles on minilaparoscopy.
- Few reported series of minilap pyeloplasty show excellent cosmetic and functional results.
- Comparison with conventional laparoscopic pyeloplasty regarding operative time, complications, hospital stay, and conversion rate.
Conclusions:
- Mini-laparoscopic pyeloplasty is a safe and reproducible technique.
- Excellent functional and cosmetic results are achieved with minilap pyeloplasty.
- Further reported series are needed to solidify findings.
