EXTRAPERITONEAL LAPAROSCOPIC PYELOPLASTY FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY URETEROPELVIC JUNCTION OBSTRUCTION

Abstract

Extraperitoneal laparoscopic dismembered pyeloplasty is capable of addressing all causes of ureteropelvic junction obstruction with excellent functional results and low morbidity, and with an operative time similar to that of open pyeloplasty. Secondary laparoscopic pyeloplasty does not increase hospitalization, conversion or complication rates.