Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty, Our Experience of Initial Fifty Two Cases
Journal Title: Journal of Urological Surgery - Year 2020, Vol 7, Issue 2
Abstract
Objective: With the increasing popularity of minimally-invasive surgery, laparoscopic pyeloplasty has become a staple in the armamentarium of urologists. However, the surgery has a steep learning curve and longer operative time. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the results of initial 53 cases of laparoscopic dismembered pyeloplasty in our institute. Materials and Methods: A total 52 of patients with pelvi-ureteric junction (PUJ) obstruction, 30 male and 22 female, with the mean age of 23.5 years were managed by transperitoneal laparoscopic dismembered pyeloplasty. The patients were placed in full lateral position and surgery was done using a minimum of three ports, retrograde pyelography was done in all; initial access was done by using a Veress needle. The ureter was spatulated first, first suture taken and then the PUJ was dismembered to avoid rotation of the ureter. Antegrade DJ stenting was done in all patients and one drain was left in the retroperitoneum after surgery. DJ stent was removed six weeks after surgery. Results: Fifty two patients were managed by dismembered pyeloplasty. Six patients required preoperative urinary diversion. Intrarenal pelvis was seen in seven, crossing vessel in ten, high insertion of ureter in six and associated calculus in five patients. Conversion to open surgery was required in six patients. Initially, the operative time was more than three hours but after sufficient experience of 25 cases, it reduced drastically and in last 28 cases, the mean operative time was 123 minutes, with shortest time reported 97 minutes. Reintervention was required in eight patients and overall success rate was 87%. Conclusion: Laparoscopic pyeloplasty is a safe, minimally-invasive and viable alternative to open pyeloplasty for the management of PUJ obstruction.
Authors and Affiliations
Lokesh Sharma, Nisar Ahmed, Mahakshit Bhat, Aayush Khetrapal, Rajeev Mathur, Ram Gopal Yadav
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