Laparoscopic bladder 'wrap' technique for repair of vesicoureteric reflux in a porcine model

[Complications of laparoscopic urological procedures]

Laparoscopic urology has evolved considerably during last decade as well as number and spectrum of surgical related complications. Experiences reported by laparoscopic trained groups allow preventing, promptly recognizing, and safe and efficient management of the laparoscopic related complications. We present our complications in all patients undergoing urological laparoscopic procedures from November 1992 to June 2005. A literature search was conduced to evaluate complications of every laparoscopic procedure.

Laparoscopic correction of vesicoureteral reflux using the Lich-Gregoir technique: initial experience and technical aspects

We report two female cases with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) who underwent laparoscopic correction of VUR by the Lich-Gregoir technique. One patient was 10 years of age, with international grade III reflux of the left ureter; the other was 27 years of age, with grade II reflux of the right ureter. The respective operating times were 6 h 40 min and 6 h 10 min. There were no complications during surgery. Although post-surgical ultrasonography revealed mild hydronephrosis in the adult patient, the condition resolved spontaneously 2 months after surgery. The disappearance of reflux was confirmed in both cases by voiding cystography 6 months after surgery.