A comparison of two types of minimally invasive surgery to repair uretero-pelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction found that robotic-assisted surgery may be faster than pure laparoscopic approach and result ...

When UPJ obstruction is suspected, radiographic studies are required to give both anatomical and functional information. Ultrasonography and non-contrast CT are most commonly employed as the initial ...

Endopyelotomy results approach those of pyeloplasty, provided strict selection criteria are followed, excluding high-grade hydronephrosis, poor renal function, and major crossing vessels This was a ...

As we strive to practice evidence-based medicine, using sophisticated analytical methods to guide our clinical decisions is alluring. Clinicians must, however, be fully aware of the influence of ...

The type of surgery that is needed depends upon the location of the scar, the cause and the length of the scar. This surgery is used when the stricture is close to the bladder. These strictures often ...

The National Institute for Clinical Excellence is examining laparoscopic pyeloplasty and will publish guidance on its safety and efficacy to the NHS in England and Wales. The Institute's ...

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Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD Key Takeaways Ureteropelvic junction obstruction is a condition where urine flow from the kidney to the bladder is blocked.This blockage is often present at ...

In an inspiring medical miracle, doctors in Kolkata have saved a five-month-old baby boy from irreversible kidney damage with a unique surgery. The baby from Nabadwip in Nadia district recently ...

Animation showing Pyeloplasty surgical operation to relieve obstruction of the pelvi-ureteric junction of the kidney. Disclaimer : The procedure/surgery depicted in this video is for information ...

Pelviureteric junction obstruction (PUJ) is a congenital or acquired stenosis of the junction between the renal pelvis and the ureter, which inhibits normal urine flow. It can cause chronic or ...