Endoscopic Management of Adult Primary Obstructive Megaureter: Techniques and Long-term Outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Few studies on endoscopic management of primary obstructive megaureter (POM) in adult patients have been reported. Our objective was to describe our technique and long-term outcomes for endoscopic management of adult POM.

Methods

We included 76 adult POM patients undergoing endoscopic management between September 2015 and January 2024. Under endoscopic control, the stricture was dilated to 24-30 Fr while maintaining a balloon pressure of 25-35 atm for 3 min. An additional incision of the stenotic ring using either an electrode or holmium laser was performed in 39 patients. Data for patient characteristics, intraoperative variables, surgical complications, and follow-up results were analyzed. A descriptive statistical analysis was performed. Surgical

SUBMITTER: Li Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11381473 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature