Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4162169 | Journal of Pediatric Urology | 2015 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Robotic stentless pyeloplasty is a feasible alternative to conventional methods, with excellent success rates and minimal complications. Importantly, this technique circumvents the need for a second procedure and the associated risks of anesthesia.Table. Summary of patient demographics and operative results.DismemberedBypassPre-operative variablesPatients, n819Mean age, months (range)32.6 (44-157)21.8 (6-122)Male gender, n611Presumed cause of obstructionCrossing vessel, n80Intrinsic narrowing, n05High insertion, n06Combination (INÂ +Â HI)08Outcome variablesMean follow-up time, months (range)6.2 (4-18)8.8 (4-21)Mean length of stay, hours (range)20.6 (11-46)20.1 (14-23)3-month USG resultsResolution of hydronephrosis, n53Improvement of hydronephrosis, n014No change of hydronephrosis, n32Worsening of hydronpehrosis, n00HI, high insertion; IN, intrinsic narrowing; USG, Ultrasound
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Authors
Mark V. Silva, Alison C. Levy, Julia B. Finkelstein, Jason P. Van Batavia, Pasquale Casale,