A Comparison of Open vs Laparoscopic Pediatric Pyeloplasty Using the Pediatric Health Information System Database—Do Benefits of Laparoscopic Approach Recede at Younger Ages?

Abstract

Laparoscopic approach was associated with a shorter hospital stay and decreased parenteral narcotic use in patients older than 10 years. Evolving technique may reveal less morbidity in younger patients. Future comparisons to open pyeloplasty should address specific pediatric age groups and outpatient convalescence.