Laparoscopic assisted dismembered pyeloplasty versus open pyeloplasty in UPJO with poorly function kidney in pediatrics.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The management of UPJO with poor function kidney, less than 10%, has been the subject of debate for more than a decade. Some authors have recommended nephrectomy, while others favor renal salvage (pyeloplasty). We report our experience with laparoscopic assisted pyeloplasty in pediatric patients with poorly functioning kidneys in comparison with an open approach.

Materials and methods

A retrospective study was conducted to review 65 patients who were diagnosed with hydronephrosis and had impaired renal function due to UPJO. The study was conducted in the pediatric surgery departments of Al-Azhar University Hospital and Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital of Monastir over a period of 20 years. Limited to pediatric patients with UPJO with ≥ Grade III hydronephros

SUBMITTER: Daboos M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10808368 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature