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Planchamp T, Bento L, Mouttalib S, Belbahri I, Coustets B, Aissa DA, Abbo O. Robotic pyeloplasty learning curve for a pediatric surgeon without previous laparoscopic pyeloplasty experience. J Robot Surg 2023; 17:2955-2962. [PMID: 37864128 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-023-01737-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023]
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Robotic pyeloplasty has become a technique of choice for pyelo-ureteral junction syndrome treatment in children. Less invasive than open surgery, robotic pyeloplasty also has a lower learning curve than laparoscopic pyeloplasty. This is how a new generation of surgeons without previous laparoscopic pyeloplasty experience has begun training in robotics. To assess the robotic assisted pyeloplasty learning curve for a pediatric surgeon only trained in open pyeloplasty, and to investigate if that mode of practice is safe and effective. Data were collected from all children operated on for pyelo-ureteral junction syndrome by the same surgeon in our center between 2015 and 2021. Cases were divided into 4 groups of 14 consecutive procedures to analyze the learning curve. Fifty-six patients were operated on, with a median (IQR) age, weight, and hospital stay of 9 years and 1 month old (3.5), 29 kg (17.3), and 3 days (2), respectively. The mean ± SD operative times were 146.5 ± 39.3, 123.2 ± 48.1, 103.1 ± 29.5, and 141.7 ± 25.0 min, with a unique significant difference between groups 1 and 3 (p = 0.007**). Only two intraoperative and nine postoperative complications were observed. The surgery was successful in 98% cases. Our study shows that a significant improvement in surgical time could be achieved in the first 30 cases, safely and efficiently even without previous laparoscopic pyeloplasty experience.Level of evidence: III.
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- Thibault Planchamp
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, H, pital Des Enfants, CHU Toulouse, 330, Avenue de Grande Bretagne - TSA 70034, 31059, Toulouse, France.
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- Department of Urology, Hôpital Rangueil, CHU Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, H, pital Des Enfants, CHU Toulouse, 330, Avenue de Grande Bretagne - TSA 70034, 31059, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, H, pital Des Enfants, CHU Toulouse, 330, Avenue de Grande Bretagne - TSA 70034, 31059, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Anesthesia, Hôpital des Enfants-CHU Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Anesthesia, Hôpital des Enfants-CHU Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, H, pital Des Enfants, CHU Toulouse, 330, Avenue de Grande Bretagne - TSA 70034, 31059, Toulouse, France
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Fan S, Xiong S, Li Z, Yang K, Wang J, Han G, Li X, Chen S, Yuan C, Meng C, Dai X, Mu L, Li X, Zhou L. Pyeloplasty with the Kangduo Surgical Robot vs the da Vinci Si Robotic System: Preliminary Results. J Endourol 2022; 36:1538-1544. [PMID: 35864812 DOI: 10.1089/end.2022.0366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Objective: To share our experience in robot-assisted pyeloplasty (RAP) with the Kangduo (KD) surgical robot vs the da Vinci Si (DV) robotic system (KD-RAP vs DV-RAP, respectively). Methods: From August 2019 to February 2021, 16 patients with ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) underwent KD-RAP and other 16 patients with UPJO accepted DV-RAP. All procedures were performed by the same surgeon. The perioperative results and follow-up data were prospectively collected and compared. Results: There was no conversion to open or laparoscopic surgery. The mean operation time was significantly longer in the KD-RAP group than the DV-RAP group (141 ± 28 minutes vs 118 ± 31 minutes, respectively, p = 0.04). The time per stitch was significantly longer in the KD-RAP group than the DV-RAP group (1.7 ± 0.5 minutes vs 1.4 ± 0.3 minutes, respectively, p = 0.05). No significant difference was noted in the estimated blood loss and the postoperative length of hospitalization. At a median follow-up of 19 (range 17-21) and 19.5 (range 14-33) months for the KD-RAP and DV-RAP groups, respectively, no difference was noted in the success rates between the KD-RAP and DV-RAP groups (93.75% and 100%, respectively; p = 0.31). Complications were comparable between the two groups (p = 0.54). One (6.3%) patient developed urinary infection, which responded well to oral antibiotics in KD-RAP group and 2 (12.5%) patients suffered from irritation symptoms of bladder, which improved after removal of Double-J stent in the DV-RAP group. Conclusions: The RAP with the use of the KD system was feasible, safe, and effective. The DV-RAP group showed advantage in the operation time and the time per stitch.
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- Shubo Fan
- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, Beijing, China
- Department of Urology, Civil Aviation General Hospital, Civil Aviation Medical College of Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Operation Room, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, Beijing, China
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Chammas MF, Mitre AI, Arap MA, Hubert N, Hubert J. Learning robotic pyeloplasty without simulators: an assessment of the learning curve in the early robotic era. Clinics (Sao Paulo) 2019; 74:e777. [PMID: 31271586 PMCID: PMC6585868 DOI: 10.6061/clinics/2019/e777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2018] [Accepted: 02/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To analyze our experience and learning curve for robotic pyeloplasty during this robotic procedure. METHODS Ninety-nine patients underwent 100 consecutive procedures. Cases were divided into 4 groups of 25 consecutive procedures to analyze the learning curve. RESULTS The median anastomosis times were 50.0, 36.8, 34.2 and 29.0 minutes (p=0.137) in the sequential groups, respectively. The median operative times were 144.6, 119.2, 114.5 and 94.6 minutes, with a significant difference between groups 1 and 2 (p=0.015), 1 and 3 (p=0.002), 1 and 4 (p<0.001) and 2 and 4 (p=0.022). The mean hospital stay was 7.08, 4.76, 4.88 and 4.20 days, with a difference between groups 1 and 2 (p<0.001), 1 and 3 (p<0.001) and 1 and 4 (p<0.001). Clinical and radiological improvements were observed in 98.9% of patients. One patient presented with recurrent obstruction. CONCLUSIONS Our results demonstrate a high success rate with low complication rates. A significant decrease in hospital stay and surgical time was evident after 25 cases.
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- Mario F Chammas
- Divisao de Urologia, Faculdade de Medicina FMUSP, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR
- Corresponding author. E-mails: /
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- Divisao de Urologia, Faculdade de Medicina FMUSP, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR
- Divisao de Urologia, Hospital Sirio-Libanes, Sao Paulo, SP, BR
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- Divisao de Urologia, Faculdade de Medicina FMUSP, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR
- Divisao de Urologia, Hospital Sirio-Libanes, Sao Paulo, SP, BR
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- Division of Urology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nancy, Nancy, France
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- Division of Urology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nancy, Nancy, France
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Polok M, Apoznański W. Anderson-Hynes pyeloplasty in children - long-term outcomes, how long follow up is necessary? Cent European J Urol 2017; 70:434-438. [PMID: 29410899 PMCID: PMC5791399 DOI: 10.5173/ceju.2017.1431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2017] [Revised: 08/20/2017] [Accepted: 09/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Introduction Pyeloplasty is commonly conducted in children with uretero-pelvic junction obstruction. Standard post-operational procedure involves only a short period of time after the surgery. What is the real number of complications, including those in the long-term? What is the function of the operated kidney? The aims of this study are to assess the effectiveness of pyeloplasty and to assess the suitability of conducting long term follow-up after pyeloplasty. Material and methods 35 of 137 patients after open pyeloplasty between 1992–2006 responded to the invitation and returned for a control appointment. The median age was 8 years (range 1 month – 19 years). In 26 kidney units the disease proceeded with symptoms and in 10 cases it proceeded without symptoms. The predominant symptom was abdominal pain (n = 21). In each child both the control ultrasound and the diuretic renal scintigraphy of the kidneys were conducted. Results Regression of symptoms after the operation was obtained in 19 kidney units (73%). Improvement in scintigraphy was observed in 23 kidney units (82.1%), improvement in ultrasound was obtained in 32 (91%) kidney units. Complications which required surgical intervention occurred in 4 (11.1%) patients. One patient required operative removal of a pyelostomy tube, 2 patients (11.1%) required repeated pyleoplasty (23 and 27 months after the operation), one child required nephrectomy due to nephrogenic arterial hypertension (after 4 years). Conclusions Statistically, there are improvements of scintigraphic function of the kidney, improvements in ultrasound examinations, and the remission of symptoms after pyeoplasty. Most complications occur within 2 years after the surgery. Long-term follow up should be continued.
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- Marcin Polok
- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Urology, Medical University of Wrocław, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Urology, Medical University of Wrocław, Wrocław, Poland
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES We aimed to assess the feasibility and outcomes of complex ureteropelvic junction obstruction cases submitted to robotic-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty. METHODS The records of 131 consecutive patients who underwent robotic-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty were reviewed. Of this initial population of cases, 17 were considered complex, consisting of either atypical anatomy (horseshoe kidneys in 3 patients) or previous ureteropelvic junction obstruction management (14 patients). The patients were divided into 2 groups: primary pyeloplasty (group 1) and complex cases (group 2). RESULTS The mean operative time was 117.3 ± 33.5 minutes in group 1 and 153.5 ± 31.1 minutes in group 2 (P = .002). The median hospital stay was 5.19 ± 1.66 days in group 1 and 5.90 ± 2.33 days in group 2 (P = .326). The surgical findings included 53 crossing vessels in group 1 and 5 in group 2. One patient in group 1 required conversion to open surgery because of technical difficulties. One patient in group 2, with a history of hemorrhagic rectocolitis, presented with peritonitis postoperatively due to a small colonic injury. A secondary procedure was performed after the patient had an uneventful recovery. At 3 months, significant improvement (clinical and radiologic) was present in 93% of cases in group 1 and 88.2% in group 2. At 1 year, all patients in group 2 showed satisfactory results. At a late follow-up visit, 1 patient in group 1 presented with a recurrent obstruction. CONCLUSIONS Robotic pyeloplasty appear to be feasible and effective, showing a consistent success rate even in complex situations. Particular care should be observed during the colon dissection in patients with previous colonic pathology.
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- Mario F Chammas
- Division of Urology, University of São Paulo School of Medicine, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Division of Urology, University of São Paulo School of Medicine, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Urology, University Henri Poincare/CHU Nancy, Vandoeuvre-lèsNancy, France
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- Department of Urology, University Henri Poincare/CHU Nancy, Vandoeuvre-lèsNancy, France
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- Department of Urology, University Henri Poincare/CHU Nancy, Vandoeuvre-lèsNancy, France
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Khan F, Ahmed K, Lee N, Challacombe B, Khan MS, Dasgupta P. Management of ureteropelvic junction obstruction in adults. Nat Rev Urol 2014; 11:629-38. [PMID: 25287785 DOI: 10.1038/nrurol.2014.240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Khawaja AR, Dar TI, Bashir F, Sharma A, Tyagi V, Bazaz MS. Stentless laparoscopic pyeloplasty: A single center experience. Urol Ann 2014; 6:202-7. [PMID: 25125891 PMCID: PMC4127855 DOI: 10.4103/0974-7796.134258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2013] [Accepted: 05/29/2013] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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AIM To assess the effectiveness of laparoscopic stentless pyeloplasty for congenital ureteropelvic junction obstruction. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a prospective comparative study conducted over a period of 5 years. The study included 35 cases of primary ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) with mean age of 29.5 years, divided in two groups- Group A (stent-less, 18 patients) and Group B (stented, 17 patients). Follow up ranged from one to 4years (mean 2 years). Transperitoneal laparoscopic Anderson- Hyene's pyeloplasty was standard for both the groups. Perioperative and postoperative complications were prospectively collected and analyzed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 17 version using Pearson chi square test. RESULTS Both the groups were comparable with respect to preoperative differential renal function (DRF) and time required for maximum activity in minutes (tmax.min). Average post operative DRF was significantly higher than preoperative DRF in both the groups. Average tmax was significantly lower after pyeloplasty than pre operative tmax. Mean operative time, mean duration of urethral catheter, and mean duration of drain removal were comparable in both the groups. However bothersome irritative lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and hematuria were significantly more in group B patients (P < 0.0001 and <0.013 respectively). CONCLUSION In experienced hands, laparoscopic stentless pyeloplasty is as effective method for treating UPJO as its stented counterpart. It is cost effective, avoids stent-related morbidity, and could be performed without compromising the success rate. However, more randomized studies are needed to evaluate the safety of stentless pyeloplasty.
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- Department of Urology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Urology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Urology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Rivas JG, Gregorio SAY, Eastmond MP, Gómez AT, Togores LH, Sebastián JD, Barthel JJDLP. Renal function recovery after laparosocopic pyeloplasty. Cent European J Urol 2014; 67:210-3. [PMID: 25140243 PMCID: PMC4132595 DOI: 10.5173/ceju.2014.02.art22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2013] [Revised: 01/16/2014] [Accepted: 03/04/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Introduction To observe the renal function recovery measured by diuretic renography in short and medium follow–up of patients with transperitoneal Anderson–Hynes laparoscopic pyeloplasty. Material and methods We performed a retrospective review from our series of laparoscopic pyeloplasties, and we applied the following selection criteria: 1) to have at least two MAG3 diuretic renography during the follow–up, performed with a gap of 4–6 months between them; 2) to have at least one year follow–up. Fulfilling these criteria, we have selected 35 patents of 62. Results During follow–up, statistically significant improvement comparing with the pre–surgical value has been observed in diuretic renography in the operated kidney in all selected patients during the time of follow up in terms of: functional uptake ratio (FUR), furosemide excretion and total excretion. No statistically significant differences were found in excretion time and spontaneous excretion parameters. By dividing patients in two age groups <40 years and >40 years we found no statistically significant differences between them in relation to the improvement of the FUR. Conclusions Laparoscopic pyeloplasty not only corrects the UPJO, it also may recover renal function demonstrated after one year follow up with diuretic renography. Laparoscopic pyeloplasty should be procedure of choice even in those patients with poor renal function at diagnosis, whenever there are chances of recovering renal function, regardless patients age.
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- Juan Gómez Rivas
- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain
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[Salvage laparoscopic pyeloplasty in the worst case scenario: after failed open repair and endoscopic salvage]. Urologia 2014; 81 Suppl 23:S9-14. [PMID: 24665025 DOI: 10.5301/ru.2014.11979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/20/2013] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We present the video of a laparoscopic correction of a left ureteropelvic junction obstruction in a patient who has already undergone previous surgical open pyeloplasty and subsequent acucise for failure of the first surgery. At 8 years after the second surgery, the patient showed a recurrence of the obstruction of the left ureteropelvic junction.
It was decided to perform the retroperitoneal laparoscopic correction of the obstruction.
MATERIALS AND METHODS With the patient placed in a 90° flank position, 4 trocars are placed in the retroperitoneum space by the Hasson tecnique.
After the creation of the retroperitoneum space, the Gerota's fascia is opened. The posterior layer of the Gerota's fascia appears very thickened at the level of the lower pole of the kidney and is very adherent with the surrounding structures, in particular the psoas muscle.
Gerota's fascia is incised and removed from the previous surgery and the psoas muscle is identified. The distal lumbar ureter is tenaciously anchored to the psoas muscle. The lower pole of the kidney is freed from the adhesions of the previous surgery. The proximal ureter is hardly isolable for the presence of fibrosis. The renal pelvis is fixed to the psoas due to fibrotic tissue that is cut with scissors. Once the pelvis and the ureter are separated from the psoas, the surgery proceeds with the liberation of the pelvis from the adipose tissue and fibrosis that surround it. The pieloureteral obstruction is not easily identifiable. The renal pelvis is opened at the level of the ureteral junction, the ureter is spatulated on its medial side. The scar tissue is removed until well vascularized tissue is seen. The anastomosis between the ureter and pelvis is performed with 2 semicontinuous running sutures. Once the anterior plate of the anastomosis is completed a cystoscopic retrograde DJ ureteral stent insertion is performed. The procedure ends with the packaging of the posterior plate of the anastomosis with the second running suture.
RESULTS The operation lasted 180 minutes. The postoperative course was uneventful, the drain was removed on the second day and the bladder catheter on the 4th. The patient was discharged on the 5th day and the DJ ureteral stent was removed on the 21st post-operative day.
DISCUSSION The laparoscopic reoperation in patients with previous open surgery interventions is definitely difficult. This kind of surgery has to be carried out after having gained considerable laparoscopy experience. Specifically, the reoperation of laparoscopic pyeloplasty after 2 previous intervention poses the following difficulties: the creation of appropriate space, dissection of the ureter and pelvis from the psoas muscle, appropriate mobilization of the lower pole of the kidney to get a "tension free" anastomosis, liberation of the pelvis and ureter from the tenaciously adherent fibrotic tissue, identification of the stenotic ureteropelvic junction.
CONCLUSIONS Laparoscopic pyeloplasty after failure of past interventions remains a difficult procedure that should only be performed after major laparoscopic experience. In experienced hands, redo laparoscopic pyeloplasty provides high success rates.
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Rivas JG, Gregorio SAY, Eastmond MAP, Gómez AT, Ledo JC, Togores LH, Barthel JJDLP. Transperitoneal laparoscopic pyeloplasty in the treatment of ureteropelvic junction obstruction. Cent European J Urol 2013; 66:361-6. [PMID: 24707387 PMCID: PMC3974479 DOI: 10.5173/ceju.2013.03.art31] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2013] [Revised: 06/26/2013] [Accepted: 07/05/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Introduction Laparoscopic pyeloplasty was first described by Schuessler. During the last decade, this technique has been developed in order to achieve the same results as open surgery, with lower rates of morbidity and complications. In this study we review our experience using laparoscopic pyeloplasty as the gold standard for the treatment of the ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO). Material and methods We performed a retrospective review of 62 laparoscopic pyeloplasties carried out at our center. In the last 2 years we used 3 mm and 5 mm ports in order to achieve better cosmetics results. Demographic data is described and the functionality of the affected kidney and surgical data, among others were analyzed statistically. In the case of bilateral statistical tests were considered significant as those with p values <0.05. Results The most frequent reason for consultation was ureteral pain. Patients mean age was 40 years and 94% of them had preoperative renogram showing a full or partial obstructive pattern. The right side was affected in 61% of cases and the left in the remaining 39%. The presence of stones was observed in 12 patients and crossing vessels in 58% of cases. The average stay was 3.72 days. Post–surgery complications were observed in two patients. The operative time was 178 minutes. Mean follow–up was 45 months and a success was achieved in 91%. Conclusions The transperitoneal laparoscopic pyeloplasty has become the gold standard for the treatment of ureteropelvic junction stenosis in our center because of high success rate, shorter postoperative stay, and low intra and postoperative complications.
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- Juan Gómez Rivas
- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain
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Diao B, Fall B, Kaboré FA, Sow Y, Sarr A, Thiam A, Fall PA, Ndoye AK, Bâ M, Diagne BA. [Anderson-Hynes open pyeloplasty: which indications in the area of laparoscopic surgery?]. Prog Urol 2012. [PMID: 23178097 DOI: 10.1016/j.purol.2012.08.274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the results of Anderson-Hynes open pyeloplasty in our institution. And then to compare them to those of laparoscopic procedure and identify what can be considered now as the indications of the open procedure. PATIENTS AND METHODS It was a retrospective study on 30 cases of ureteropelvic junction syndrome managed by Anderson-Hynes open procedure. The clinical, biological and radiologic characteristics of the patients as well as the surgical technique and its results were taken into account. The patients were classified, according to Valdeyer and Cendron classification as type II in eight cases (26.7%), type III in ten cases (33.3%) and type IV in four cases (13.3%). There were also eight cases of giant hydronephrosis (26.7%). The operating time, the length of hospital stay and the outcomes were studied and compared with those of the laparoscopic pyeloplasty found in the medical literature. RESULTS The mean operating time was 115 ± 33.4 minutes (90-230 min). The mean length of hospital stay was 10.4 ± 5.1 days. Six patients (20%) had postoperative complications. After a mean follow-up of 28 ± 13.7 months (13-48 months), our first-hand success rate was 90% (n=27). CONCLUSION Anderson-Hynes open pyeloplasty reached good results but nowadays its indications can be limited to laparoscopic contraindications, severe hydronephrosis (grade IV or giant hydronephrosis) and second-hand cases. The two latter indications depend on the surgeon experience in laparoscopic surgery.
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- B Diao
- Service d'urologie-andrologie, CHU Aristide Le Dantec de Dakar, Colobane, Dakar, Sénégal
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Thom MR, Haseebuddin M, Roytman TM, Benway BM, Bhayani SB, Figenshau RS. Robot-assisted pyeloplasty: outcomes for primary and secondary repairs, a single institution experience. Int Braz J Urol 2012; 38:77-83. [PMID: 22397782 DOI: 10.1590/s1677-55382012000100011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/30/2011] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Robotic Pyeloplasty (RAP) is a technique for management of ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO). PURPOSE To report outcomes of RAP for primary and secondary (after failed primary treatment) UPJO. MATERIALS AND METHODS Single institution data of adult RAP performed from 2007 to 2009 was collected retrospectively following approval by our IRB. Database analysis included patient age, race, pre and post-operative imaging studies and perioperative variables including operative time, blood loss, pain and complications. RESULTS Fifty-five adult patients underwent RAP (26 left/29 right) for UPJO including 9 secondary procedures from 2007 to 2009. Average follow-up was 16 months (1-36). Mean age was 41 years (18-71) with an average BMI of 27 (17-42); 32 were female. Most patients were diagnosed with preoperative diuretic renal scintigraphy and the obstructed side demonstrated mean function of 41% and t1/2 of 70 minutes. Mean operative time was 194 minutes with average blood loss less than 100 mL. Mean hospital stay was 1.7 days with an average narcotic equivalent dose of 15 mg. RAP for secondary UPJO took longer with more blood loss and had a lower success rate. Failure was defined as the need of another procedure due to persistent pain and/or obstruction after diuretic renal imaging. One patient (2%) with primary UPJO failed and 2 patients (22%) with secondary UPJO failed. One major complication occurred. CONCLUSION RAP is a good option for the treatment of patients with UPJO. Reported series have established that endopyelotomy has inferior success rate for the treatment of primary UPJO which compromises the success of subsequent treatment as demonstrated in our higher failure rate with secondary UPJO repair.
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- Matthew R Thom
- Division of Urologic Surgery, Washington University in St Louis, USA
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Nondismembered Pyeloplasty in a Pediatric Population: Results of 34 Open and Laparoscopic Procedures. Urology 2011; 78:891-4. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2011.04.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2011] [Revised: 04/19/2011] [Accepted: 04/21/2011] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Despite increasing laparoscopic expertise in reconstructive surgery, open procedures still represent the gold standard. Robot-assisted techniques increasingly replace laparoscopy. However, laparoscopy is also developing: by improvement of ergonomics, new instruments, and techniques further reducing access trauma. We evaluated the actual role of laparoscopy focusing on main indications of urologic reconstructive surgery. RECENT FINDINGS We analysed the current literature (PubMed/Medline) concerning indications, perioperative results, complications, and long-term outcome of laparoscopy for pyeloplasty, ureteral reimplantation, stone surgery, management of vesico-vaginal fistula, sacrocolpopexy (including evidence level). For all indications, laparoscopy provides the advantages of less postoperative pain, blood loss, shorter convalescence, and minimal disfigurement. However, it requires expertise with endoscopic suturing. Most experience (N > 1000) exists with laparoscopic pyeloplasty and sacrocolpopexy which can be considered as valuable options (IIB). Concerning ureteral reimplantation and repair of vesico-vaginal fistula, only a limited number of cases were reported (N < 150) (III). Laparoscopic stone surgery may gain importance particularly in developing countries. Robot-assistance will definitively increase the application of laparoscopic techniques providing optimal ergonomics, whereas the role of single-port surgery will be limited. SUMMARY Laparoscopy will increasingly be used for reconstructive urologic surgery. This trend will be supported by the widespread use of the DaVinci device.
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Agarwal A, Varshney A, Bansal BS. Concomitant percutaneous nephrolithotomy and transperitoneal laparoscopic pyeloplasty for ureteropelvic junction obstruction complicated by stones. J Endourol 2008; 22:2251-5. [PMID: 18831672 DOI: 10.1089/end.2008.9726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction and stones can co exist. Therapeutic controversy exists regarding their ideal management. We present our experience of combining Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) with laparoscopic pyeloplasty (LP),in patients with UPJ obstruction with multiple secondary, in the same session or staged manner. PATIENTS AND METHOD From November 2006 till April 2008 ten patients underwent PNL with LP at our institution. Two of these patients had recurrent obstruction and stones after PNL and endopyelotomy. All patients had multiple calyceal and pelvic calculi (>10) with sizes ranging from 3 to 24 mm. Mean age of patients was 33 years (17-55). PNL was done in standard manner and was followed by laparoscopic pyeloplasty. RESULT Complete stone clearance could be achieved in all by PNL. Procedure was staged in 2 due to the presence of infected hydronephrosis. 9 patients underwent dismembered pyeloplasty and in 1 Fengerplasty was done. Reduction of baggy pelvis was required in 3 cases. Mean operative time was 3. 9 hours (3-5). Postoperatively the nephrostomy was kept for an average of 2 days (1-3). Drain was removed after an average of 3. 5 days (3-5). Mean hospital stay was 5. 2 days (5-7). None of the patients required blood transfusion. Stent was removed after 4 weeks. At 6 months patients are stone free on ultrasound and show good drainage on renal scan. One year follow-up is available for 5 patients which shows a stone free status and good drainage across UPJ. CONCLUSION Concomitant PNL and laparoscopic pyeloplasty are feasible and safe for patients with UPJ obstruction complicated by multiple calculi. We did not encounter any intraoperative difficulty during pyeloplasty following PNL.
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Madi R, Roberts WW, Wolf JS. Late Failures After Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty. Urology 2008; 71:677-80; discussion 680-1. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2007.10.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2007] [Revised: 08/20/2007] [Accepted: 10/18/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction in adults is usually symptomatic, secondary, and it tends to progress. Surgical correction of obstructed UPJ is necessary to preserve the renal function of the affected kidney. Pyeloplasty as a surgical management for UPJ obstruction in adults has proven its efficacy with high success rates on long-term results. Laparoscopic pyeloplasty in the management of primary or secondary UPJ obstruction in adults technically duplicate the open surgical technique. Laparoscopic pyeloplasty has developed to match success, morbidity and complication rates of open surgical pyeloplasty. However it was shown that laparoscopy had consistently a shorter convalescence than open surgery. Endopyelotomy is utilized to manage UPJ obstruction. Early results for endopyelotomy were promising but long-term results were not encouraging. In the management of UPJ obstruction in adults, long-term success rates for laparoscopic pyeloplasty were found to be superior to those of endopyelotomy. Therefore we believe that laparoscopic pyeloplasty will become as a standard management for UPJ obstruction in adults.
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- N Albqami
- Krankenhaus der Elisabethinen, Austria-4010 Linz
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Jayanthi VR. Reconstructive surgery of the upper urinary tract. Curr Opin Urol 2006; 8:215-20. [PMID: 17035860 DOI: 10.1097/00042307-199805000-00004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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This paper reviews the major publications over the past year regarding upper urinary tract reconstruction. Controversies in the diagnosis of ureteropelvic junction obstruction and in the surgical repair of the obstructed upper urinary tract are discussed. Special emphasis is placed on issues surrounding minimally invasive techniques.
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- V R Jayanthi
- Division of Urology, Columbus Children's Hospital, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 43205, USA
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Levin BM, Herrell SD. Salvage Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty in the Worst Case Scenario: After Both Failed Open Repair and Endoscopic Salvage. J Endourol 2006; 20:808-12. [PMID: 17094759 DOI: 10.1089/end.2006.20.808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Historically, open pyeloplasty has been the gold-standard treatment for primary ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction, with success rates >90%. Over the past decade, laparoscopic pyeloplasty has emerged as a highly successful alternative for primary UPJ and secondary obstruction. For patients failing open pyeloplasty, endoscopic procedures such as antegrade and retrograde endopyelotomy have been used as salvage therapies with success rates as high as 87.5%. Persistent obstruction after an initial open pyeloplasty and a subsequent unsuccessful salvage endoscopic procedure presents a difficult scenario, often necessitating complex and challenging repairs. We reviewed our experience with salvage laparoscopic pyeloplasty as a reconstructive option for this difficult group of patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS Between January 2002 and April 2005, 66 laparoscopic pyeloplasties were performed. Four patients, who had persistent obstruction after both open pyeloplasty and subsequent salvage endoscopic procedures, were the subject of this analysis. Operative time, length of stay (LOS), pain score resolution, and physiologic success rates were evaluated. Success was defined as resolution of obstruction on physiologic testing (renal scan). RESULTS The mean operative time was 310 minutes and the mean LOS 1.2 days. Three patients experienced resolution of obstruction by nuclear scan. The remaining patient, who has persistent obstruction but stable function on nuclear scan and resolution of pain, has refused evaluation with Whitaker testing. All patients have experienced at least 50% reduction of pain. Utilizing our strict physiologic criteria for success, including a diuretic T(1/2) of <10 minutes, a success rate of 75% was obtained. CONCLUSION Our series of laparoscopic reconstructions of the UPJ in patients failing both an initial open pyeloplasty and subsequent salvage endoscopic procedures is the largest in the literature at present. As in open surgery, the ability to respond to intraoperative findings with techniques such as flap repair and renal mobilization are essential. Although time consuming, these repairs can be successful and maintain the advantages of laparoscopy.
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- Brian M Levin
- Department of Urology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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Salehipour M, Khezri A, Azizi V, Kroup M. Open dismembered tubularized flap pyeloplasty: an effective and simple operation for treatment of ureteropelvic junction obstruction. Urol Int 2006; 76:345-7. [PMID: 16679838 DOI: 10.1159/000092060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2005] [Accepted: 12/21/2005] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the success rate of dismembered tubularized flap pyeloplasty (DTFP) in the treatment of ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO). PATIENTS AND METHODS In a prospective study from August 2002 to September 2004, 15 patients with a mean age of 21 years (range 2-47) in whom UPJO had been diagnosed by sonography, excretory urography or diuretic renography and who had a large extrarenal pelvis, underwent operation via flank intercostal incision. The proximal ureter and renal pelvis were dissected and mobilized retroperitoneally, the site of UPJO was excised and the site of insertion of the ureter on the renal pelvis was closed with a stitch. A wide based renal pelvic flap was created and tubularized to bridge the upper ureteral defect. After insertion of a nephrostomy tube, a double-J tube was inserted as an internal ureteral stent and anastomosis of the tubularized flap to the spatulated upper ureter was done and the renal pelvis window was closed. Patients were followed 3, 6 and 12 months postoperatively. RESULTS Mean operation time was 1 h and mean hospital stay was 3 days. The ureteral stent was removed 4 weeks after operation and at the same time a nephrostogram was done that showed a widely patent ureteropelvic junction with good renal pelvis drainage in 12 ( approximately 80%) of the cases, but in 3 cases (approximately 20%) passage of contrast materials was not seen. In these patients, methylene blue was injected via a nephrostomy tube and in 2 patients (14%) urine color turned blue 20 min later, but in 1 patient (7%) this test was also negative. The latter patient underwent percutaneous endopyelotomy later. Mean patient follow-up was 14 months. Follow-up excretory urography confirmed patent and unobstructed ureteropelvic junction in all patients. The overall success rate of DTFP was 93%. CONCLUSION DTFP is a simple and effective procedure for patients with UPJO who have long or multiple upper ureteral strictures and a large extrarenal pelvis.
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- Mehdi Salehipour
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Faghihi Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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OBJECTIVE To review current publications and report our results and long-term follow-up of laparoscopic transperitoneal pyeloplasty for pelvi-ureteric junction (PUJ) obstruction. PATIENTS AND METHODS In all, 147 laparoscopic transperitoneal pyeloplasties were performed between August 1993 and November 2000 (mean patient age 35.7 years, range 10-85). All patients were diagnosed with PUJ obstruction by symptoms and intravenous urography, radionuclide diuretic renography or ultrasonography. An Anderson-Hynes dismembered pyeloplasty (106), Y-V plasty (28), Fenger plasty (11) and others (two) were used, according to the intraoperative findings. Twenty-five patients had secondary obstruction, having had previous surgery to the PUJ. The mean (range) follow-up was 24 (3-84) months; all patients were followed clinically and radiologically. RESULTS The mean operative duration time was 246 (100-480) min and estimated blood loss was 158 mL. Crossing vessels were identified in 80 cases. The success rate for all, primary and secondary patients was 95%, 98% and 84%, respectively. With one exception, all failures occurred within 6 months. Twenty-one patients (22 renal units) had simultaneous laparoscopic pyeloplasty and lithotomy; they were treated successfully and all have an intact PUJ, and 20 renal units (90%) were stone-free. The overall complication rate was 8.8%. CONCLUSIONS This series has comparable success rates to those of open pyeloplasty and the morbidity was minimal. Laparoscopic pyeloplasty may soon become the standard operation for PUJ obstruction, especially with crossing vessels.
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- Takeshi Inagaki
- The Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
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Tállai B, Salah MA, Flaskó T, Tóth C, Varga A. Endopyelotomy in Childhood: Our Experience with 37 Patients. J Endourol 2004; 18:952-8. [PMID: 15801361 DOI: 10.1089/end.2004.18.952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate our experience and results with endopyelotomy in the pediatric population. PATIENTS AND METHODS Between 1990 and 2002, we performed percutaneous antegrade endopyelotomy under general anesthesia in 37 children because of ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) stricture. The youngest patient was 4.5 years and the oldest 17 years at the time of the procedure (mean age 11.5 years). One patient had bilateral stenosis; the two sides were operated on separately. After insertion of a 4F ureteral catheter and filling the collecting system with colored contrast material, a middle calix was punctured under fluoroscopic control. The tunnel was dilated to 26F by telescopic metal dilators. After insertion of a 0.035-inch gidewire through the UPJ, all its layers were cut by a cold knife in the dorsolateral direction so that the periureteral fatty tissue could be seen. Finally, the ureteral wound was stented by a 6F to 12F transrenal drain or a double-J catheter, which was removed after 6 weeks. RESULTS Among the 37 patients, the procedure had to be repeated in 1 because the transrenal drain stenting the UPJ slid back to the renal pelvis. We had to perform open pyeloplasty or nephrectomy in two patients because of bleeding or failed procedure. The average postoperative hospital stay was 6 days. Comparison of the preoperative intravenous urograms with studies performed 1 year after endopyelotomy showed an overall success rate of 89%. All patients are without complaints at the moment. CONCLUSIONS In experienced hands, endopyelotomy is a safe and effective method for the treatment of UPJ stricture, not only in the adult, but also in the pediatric, population.
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- Béla Tállai
- Department of Urology, University of Debrecen Medical and Health Science Center, Debrecen, Hungary.
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Lucon AM, Machado MCC, Pereira MAA, Mendonça BB, Praxedes JN, Arap S. Surgery for adrenal tumours with thrombus in the supra-diaphragmatic infra-atrial inferior vena cava, with no cardiopulmonary bypass. BJU Int 2004; 94:70-3. [PMID: 15217434 DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.2004.04903.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the result of surgery for adrenal neoplasia with thrombus in the supra-diaphragmatic infra-atrial inferior vena cava. PATIENTS AND METHODS Five patients with adrenal cortex carcinoma and three with phaeochromocytoma were reviewed. All the thrombi were removed through a right thoracophrenolaparotomy in the fifth intercostal space, with clamping of the intrathoracic portion of the inferior vena cava, with no cardiopulmonary bypass. In the first two cases the thrombi were removed in a second surgical procedure after resecting the tumours. In the other six the complete procedure was done in one surgical stage. RESULTS There were no surgery-related deaths. The major complications after surgery were pulmonary atelectasis, acute renal failure, a large retroperitoneal collection, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, each in one patient. Of the five patients with adrenal cortex carcinoma one is still alive after 15 years with no evidence of disease, one is alive with pulmonary metastases 15 months after surgery and the other three died from widespread disease after 5, 12 and 15 months. Of the three patients with phaeochromocytoma, two show no evidence of the disease 2.5 and 11 years later and one died from myocardial infarction, with no evidence of the disease, 9 years later. CONCLUSION Thrombi from adrenal neoplasia in the supra-diaphragmatic infra-atrial inferior vena cava may be removed with no need for cardiopulmonary bypass and cardiac arrest, thus avoiding the associated morbidity and high cost.
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- Antonio M Lucon
- Division of Urology and Endocrinology, Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Sao Paulo/SP, Brazil.
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OBJECTIVE To assess the costs of flexible ureterorenoscopy. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data were collected prospectively for 100 cases using a new flexible ureteroscope (DUR8, Circon ACMI, Stamford, USA), including the indications for flexible ureterorenoscopy, use of laser probes, disposable instrumentation, and the cost and timing of ureteroscope repair. RESULTS Of the 100 procedures 68 were for stone disease, 21 for known or suspected transitional cell carcinoma (TCC), six were diagnostic only and five were for pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction. The ureteroscope was repaired after the 29th and 88th cases. The ability of the ureteroscope to deflect was maintained throughout. At the time of purchase the ureteroscope was listed at pound 15 000 and each repair/exchange currently costs pound 4200, thus the total expenditure on the ureteroscope was pound 23 400. Total expenditure on ancillary equipment was pound 28 727, of which pound 22 927 was on disposables and pound 5800 on 10 laser probes. CONCLUSION In this series the costs of the ancillary equipment exceeded the purchase and maintenance of the ureteroscope, and we expect this trend to continue in the long term. The advent of more durable ureteroscopes may ultimately reduce the frequency of costly repairs. The cost of disposables should be considered in planning the budget.
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- J W Collins
- Bristol Urological Institute, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
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Baldwin DD, Dunbar JA, Wells N, McDougall EM. Single-center comparison of laparoscopic pyeloplasty, Acucise endopyelotomy, and open pyeloplasty. J Endourol 2003; 17:155-60. [PMID: 12803987 DOI: 10.1089/089277903321618716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To compare Acucise endopyelotomy (Applied Medical, Irvine, California), laparoscopic pyeloplasty, and open pyeloplasty in the treatment of ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction. PATIENTS AND METHODS A retrospective review of all adult patients undergoing surgical correction of UPJ obstruction between December 1999 and August 2001 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center was performed. Patients undergoing UPJ correction with Acucise endopyelotomy (N = 9), laparoscopic pyeloplasty (N = 16), and open pyeloplasty (N = 7) were compared in regard to demographic information, operative data, recovery parameters, cost data, and outcome (as determined by diuretic renography, the Whitaker test, or both). RESULTS Success rates of 56%, 94%, and 86% were obtained for Acucise endopyelotomy, laparoscopic pyeloplasty, and open pyeloplasty, respectively. There were no differences between the Acucise endopyelotomy and laparoscopic pyeloplasty groups in age, American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) score, length of follow-up, estimated blood loss (EBL), hospital stay, total hospital cost, or analgesic requirement. The Acucise patients demonstrated shorter operating times (1.7 v 3.3 hours; P < 0.001) and time to oral intake (7.9 v 16 hours; P = 0.008) than the laparoscopic pyeloplasty group. When the laparoscopic pyeloplasty patients were compared with the open pyeloplasty patients, there was no difference in operative time, EBL, time to oral intake, or total hospital costs. The laparoscopically treated patients demonstrated significantly lower analgesic requirements (27.2 v 124.2 mg of morphine sulfate equivalent; P = 0.02) and shorter hospital stays (1.4 v 3.0 days; P = 0.03) than the open surgery patients. The Acucise patients demonstrated shorter operative time (1.7 v 3.4 hours; P < 0.001), shorter hospital stay (1.3 v 3.0 days; P = 0.02), and lower analgesic requirement (22.4 v 124.2 mg of morphine sulfate equivalent; P = 0.02) than the open surgery patients. CONCLUSIONS Laparoscopic pyeloplasty achieves a success rate equal to that of open pyeloplasty while providing a recovery similar to that obtained with Acucise endopyelotomy and is gaining popularity as the treatment of choice for UPJ obstruction.
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- D Duane Baldwin
- Department of Urologic Surgery, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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Frauscher F, Janetschek G, Klauser A, Peschel R, Halpern EJ, Pallwein L, Helweg G, zur Nedden D, Bartsch G. Laparoscopic pyeloplasty for UPJ obstruction with crossing vessels: contrast-enhanced color Doppler findings and long-term outcome. Urology 2002; 59:500-5. [PMID: 11927299 DOI: 10.1016/s0090-4295(01)01621-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate, in the present long-term follow-up study, contrast-enhanced color Doppler imaging (CDI) findings and the clinical outcome of patients with crossing vessels at the obstructed ureteropelvic junction (UPJ), who underwent laparoscopic pyeloplasty. In a previous study, contrast-enhanced CDI proved capable of detecting crossing vessels at the UPJ. METHODS A total of 23 patients, who had undergone laparoscopic pyeloplasty and displacement of crossing vessels for UPJ obstruction at least 2 years before this study (mean 27 months), underwent contrast-enhanced CDI, intravenous urography, and renography. Contrast-enhanced CDI was performed using intravenously administered Levovist to assess the displacement of the vessels relative to the UPJ. All patients completed analog follow-up pain scales and quality-of-life assessment questionnaires. RESULTS. Contrast-enhanced CDI revealed a cranial displacement (mean 1.3 cm) of the crossing vessels from the UPJ in all 23 cases. Intravenous urography showed a decrease in the degree of hydronephrosis, with a success rate of 100% in low-grade and 86% in high-grade hydronephrosis. The split renal function improved from 39.7% to 48.1%. Analog pain scale measurements demonstrated a mean improvement in pain of 92% (range 73% to 100%) and a mean quality-of-life score of 94 (range 78 to 100). CONCLUSIONS Our series of patients with crossing vessels at the UPJ treated by laparoscopic pyeloplasty showed an excellent long-term successful outcome. Contrast-enhanced CDI allows for preoperative detection, as well as postoperative assessment, of the displacement of the crossing vessel. We recommend that the presence of a crossing vessel be routinely determined preoperatively, because it may influence the choice of treatment modality and thereby the clinical outcome.
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- Ferdinand Frauscher
- Department of Radiology, Division of Diagnostic Ultrasound, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107, USA
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BACKGROUND At our department, adults presenting with hydronephrosis secondary to short intrinsic stenoses of the ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) or ventrally crossing vessels are treated with laparoscopic nondismembered pyeloplasty. We herein present our long-term results. PATIENTS AND METHODS From August 1994 to September 1999, 34 female and 31 male patients presenting with 67 obstructed UPJs underwent laparoscopic nondismembered pyeloplasty. The patients' ages ranged from 11 to 77 (mean 35.6) years. Preoperatively, all patients were evaluated with intravenous urography and isotope scans. In addition, color Doppler ultrasonography was performed to identify crossing vessels at the UPJ. Prior to surgery, a stent was placed, which was left indwelling until 6 weeks after surgery. On the right side, the transperitoneal and on the left, the retroperitoneal approach was used. Following dissection of the UPJ, the obstructing vessels were displaced. The stenosis of the UPJ was corrected by either Fenger plasty (63 UPJs) or Y-V plasty (4 UPJs). Postoperative evaluation included color Doppler ultrasonography, intravenous urography, and isotope studies. RESULTS The mean operative time was 123 minutes. No intraoperative complications were seen. In 79% of the patients, ventrally crossing vessels were found and displaced from the UPJ. Forty-eight patients have been available for follow-up, which currently ranges from 4 to 60 (mean 25) months. In the most recent nine patients, the position of the crossing vessels relative to the UPJ was also assessed postoperatively by means of color Dopper ultrasonography. The mean distance of the vessels from the UPJ was 1.5 cm. There was a single failure, in a 19-year-old woman who presented with infected hydronephrosis. Laparoscopic nondismembered pyeloplasty failed because the stenosis, which was aggravated by the infection, was too long. The success rate thus was 98%. CONCLUSIONS At our department, laparoscopic nondismembered pyeloplasty is the preferred method for the management of UPJ obstruction, while dismembered pyeloplasty is performed in rare cases only.
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- G Janetschek
- Department of Urology, University of Innsbruck, Austria.
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Laparoscopic pyeloplasty must be compared with open surgery in terms of efficacy and with endopyelotomy in terms of morbidity. All of the series published so far show that the results of laparoscopic pyeloplasty equal those of open surgery. Laparoscopy is associated with a lower morbidity; therefore, it is preferable to open surgery. The morbidity of endopyelotomy is also low, at least when it is performed in a retrograde fashion. The results of endopyelotomy are poor if UPJ obstruction is caused by crossing vessels. In addition, endopyelotomy in this clinical setting carries the risk of hemorrhage. Most adults with symptomatic UPJ obstruction present with crossing vessels at the UPJ. These patients benefit from laparoscopy, and endopyelotomy should be reserved for patients with true intrinsic stenoses. For this reason, preoperative investigation using contemporary imaging techniques is of crucial importance to be able to select the most appropriate surgical method for a given patient. Laparoscopic dismembered pyeloplasty is technically feasible but difficult. The authors prefer nondismembered techniques that yield equally good results in selected patients. Nondismembered pyeloplasty as described by Fenger is easy to perform and well suited for laparoscopy.
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- G Janetschek
- Department of Urology, University of Innsbruck, Austria.
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Upper ureteral reconstructive surgery encompasses a wide variety of procedures directed at the correction of abnormal processes and structural defects in the proximal ureter. Although some of these techniques have strict indications for specific causes, technical innovations have led to development of numerous alternatives in upper ureteral reconstructive surgery. These innovations provide the practicing urologist with various options from which to choose for the management of upper ureteral disease.
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- A Borhan
- Division of Urology, Albany Medical College, New York, USA
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