THE ROLE OF ENDOSCOPIC TREATMENT OF VESICOURETERAL REFLUX: A 17-YEAR EXPERIENCE

Abstract

The short hospital stay, acceptable success rate and absence of significant complications prompt us to consider endoscopic treatment as first choice treatment of VUR rather than long-term prophylaxis and open surgery. Even grade IV VUR and VUR in complex anatomical situations can be successfully treated by endoscopy. Patients with voiding dysfunction should be identified and adequately treated before any endoscopic attempt.