Case report: laparoscopic ureteral reconstruction with pelvic flap in ureteropelvic junction obstruction of ectopic left kidney

J Endourol. 2007 Sep;21(9):1041-3. doi: 10.1089/end.2006.0273.

Abstract

A 33-year-old woman with ureteropelvic junction obstruction in an ectopic left kidney underwent laparoscopic pyeloplasty. Because of dense adhesions and a short ureter, we reduced the pelvis and created a tubularized pelvic flap using the Endo-GIA device to form a neoureter. No major complications were observed. A 6-month postoperative three-dimensional CT scan showed good renal function without hydronephrosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anastomosis, Surgical
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional
  • Kidney / abnormalities
  • Kidney / pathology
  • Kidney Diseases / surgery*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures
  • Postoperative Period
  • Surgical Flaps*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ureter / anatomy & histology
  • Ureter / pathology
  • Ureteral Obstruction / surgery*
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures