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Ureteropelvic junction obstruction. Open operative intervention

S B Streem1

  • 1Department of Urology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio, USA.

The Urologic Clinics of North America
|June 20, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Open surgical repair remains a reliable option for ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction when other treatments fail or are not suitable. Dismembered pyeloplasty is a versatile open technique for UPJ obstruction.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Surgical Techniques

Background:

  • Indications for intervention in ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction remain consistent.
  • Newer, less invasive techniques have not altered the fundamental indications for surgical intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the continued relevance of open operative intervention for UPJ obstruction.
  • To highlight dismembered pyeloplasty as a versatile open surgical technique.
  • To describe alternative primary and salvage open operative techniques for UPJ reconstruction.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established and alternative open surgical techniques for UPJ obstruction.
  • Discussion of clinical scenarios where open intervention is indicated.
  • Emphasis on the versatility and efficacy of dismembered pyeloplasty.

Main Results:

  • Open operative intervention remains appropriate for UPJ obstruction when other methods fail or are contraindicated.
  • Dismembered pyeloplasty is a highly versatile and recommended open technique for UPJ reconstruction.
  • Alternative open techniques provide options for primary and salvage management.

Conclusions:

  • Open surgical repair, particularly dismembered pyeloplasty, remains a cornerstone in managing ureteropelvic junction obstruction.
  • The choice of intervention should be guided by patient-specific factors and the need for certainty in achieving an unobstructed UPJ.
  • Urologists should maintain proficiency in open reconstructive techniques for UPJ obstruction.

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