Application of three-dimensional visualization technology in laparoscopic pyeloplasty for ureteropelvic junction obstruction caused by crossing vessels: a retrospective comparative cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) caused by crossing vessels is a common upper urinary tract abnormal development in which the vessels compress the upper segment of the ureter leading to different grades of hydronephrosis. Compared with routine computed tomography (CT) examination, three-dimensional visualization technology (3DVT) can help surgeons better understand the anatomical structure of the target surgical area. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical value of 3DVT for the diagnosis, preoperative surgical planning, perioperative outcomes, and patient education of UPJO caused by crossing vessels.

Methods

In this study, we retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 28 patients who were admitted to the Department of Urology in Xiangya

SUBMITTER: Xie C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9827404 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature