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Endopyelotomy after failed pyeloplasty: the long-term results

M E Jabbour1, E R Goldfischer, W J Klima

  • 1Department of Urology, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New Hyde Park, New York, USA.

The Journal of Urology
|August 28, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Endopyelotomy offers a successful long-term treatment for ureteropelvic junction obstruction after failed pyeloplasty. This minimally invasive procedure demonstrates a high success rate, making it a preferred option over repeat open surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Outcomes

Background:

  • Ureteropelvic junction obstruction can occur after pyeloplasty.
  • Long-term outcomes of endopyelotomy for recurrent obstruction are not well-established.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the long-term efficacy of endopyelotomy in patients with failed pyeloplasty.
  • To report on a cohort treated with percutaneous endopyelotomy for recurrent ureteropelvic junction obstruction.

Main Methods:

  • 72 patients with failed open pyeloplasty underwent percutaneous endopyelotomy.
  • Mean patient age was 35 years; mean follow-up was 88.5 months.
  • Presenting symptoms included pain, infections, stones, and hematuria.

Main Results:

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  • 87.5% of patients achieved long-lasting clinical and radiographic success.
  • 12.5% of cases failed, with most detected within 6 months postoperatively.
  • Failures were managed with repeat procedures or open surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Endopyelotomy is the preferred treatment for recurrent ureteropelvic junction obstruction post-pyeloplasty.
  • It offers a high, sustained long-term success rate with no new failures after one year.
  • Endopyelotomy is technically simpler and less morbid than repeat open pyeloplasty.