Laparoscopic Retroperitoneal Dismembered Pyeloplasty: Single-Center Experience in China

Abstract

In our experience, laparoscopic retroperitoneal dismembered pyeloplasty is effective and feasible. With the improvement of technique, we believe that it would become a new standard treatment for UPJ obstruction.

One-Trocar–Assisted Pyeloplasty in Children: An 8-Year Single Institution Experience

“…2 However, potential advantages of these techniques remain controversial and con-cerns have been expressed regarding the risk of abdominal injuries, the small operative space and the technical difficulties. 3 We started to use a retroperitoneal LPSc-assisted approach in January 2005. This procedure combines the advantages of a minimally invasive technique with the high success rate of standard dismembered pyeloplasty.…”

A Comparative study between Retroperitoneoscopic pyelolithotomy and Percutaneous nephrolithotomy in the management of solitary large renal pelvic calculi

“…In majority of the centers worldwide where the modified PCNL equipments are not available, conventional PCNL is the standard of care in managing urolithiasis. In the current era of laparoscopy, based on various studies retroperitoneoscopic approach is preferred in treating various urological conditions [11]; [12] . Retroperitoneoscopic approach in the management of urolithiasis has several advantages like direct access to renal pelvis, less dissection, minimal blood loss, removal of stone intact, shorter convalescence, nil nephron damage and the morbid complications of PCNL are negligible.…”

Feasibility, in terms of efficacy and safety, of video-assisted pyeloplasty (OTAP) in the first 90 days of life

“…Also, Piaggio et al are against the use of laparoscopic approach in children and especially in infants because laparoscopic suturing is challenging, time consuming and associated with a prolonged learning curve [16]. For the same reasons, some authors stress the importance of the surgeon's and entire team's expertise limited to selected centers [3,17].…”