Holmium laser endopyelotomy for ureteropelvic junction obstruction in children
Record ID 32012000148
English
Authors' recommendations:
Ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) is defined as a functional and anatomical obstruction of urine flow from the renal pelvis into the proximal ureter that if untreated leads to hydroureteronephrosis (enlargement of kidney and ureter). The condition may be congenital or acquired in adulthood. Patients with acute and serious symptoms of UPJO, such as back or flank pain, progressive deterioration of ipsilateral renal function, impairment of overall renal function, infection, or the development of kidney stones, may need surgery. The primary goal of surgical intervention is to preserve renal function and provide symptom relief. Open pyeloplasty is the standard of care for UPJO with success rates over 90%; however, it is associated with pain and prolonged hospitalization. Technological advances in urology have led to the development of minimally invasive, laparoscopic and endoscopic approaches, which result in shorter hospitalizations, reduced morbidity, and faster recovery. These minimally invasive techniques may be applicable in children with UPJO.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2011
URL for published report:
http://www.hayesinc.com/hayes/crd/?crd=13318
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Humans
- Lasers, Solid-State
- Laser Therapy
- Ureteral Obstruction
- Child
- Ureteroscopy
- Holmium
Contact
Organisation Name:
HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address:
157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright:
2011 Winifred S. Hayes, Inc
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