Journal article
Laparoscopic upper-pole heminephrectomy for ectopic ureter: Surgical technique
Journal of endourology, Vol.17(7), pp.469-473
2003
DOI: 10.1089/089277903769013603
PMID: 14565876
Abstract
A duplex kidney associated with a poorly functioning upper-pole segment is commonly associated with incontinence, voiding dysfunction, and urinary tract infections. A standard treatment option for this condition is upper-pole heminephrectomy. With the continued development of minimally invasive urology, this technique can now be safely performed laparoscopically. This report details step by step our technique of laparoscopic upper-pole heminephrectomy. Key points include placement of a catheter in the normal ureter at the start of the case, full mobilization of the upper-pole ureter away from the renal hilum, and precise identification of the vasculature supplying the upper pole. Laparoscopic upper-pole heminephrectomy for ectopic ureter is safe and reproducible and offers the patient the typical postoperative benefits of laparoscopic surgery.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Laparoscopic upper-pole heminephrectomy for ectopic ureter: Surgical technique
- Creators
- David S Wang - University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsVincent G Bird - University of MiamiChristopher S Cooper - University of IowaJ. Christopher Austin - University of IowaHoward N Winfield - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of endourology, Vol.17(7), pp.469-473
- Publisher
- Liebert
- DOI
- 10.1089/089277903769013603
- PMID
- 14565876
- ISSN
- 0892-7790
- eISSN
- 1557-900X
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 2003
- Academic Unit
- Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Urology; Medicine Administration
- Record Identifier
- 9984319975402771
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