Abstract
Advances in minimally invasive technology have resulted in the development of endoscopic management modalities for ureteropelvic junction obstruction. In selected cases, endopyelotomy has been shown to have a decreased cost, length of hospitalization, and postoperative pain compared to open and laparoscopic pyeloplasty. However, the procedure is demanding and requires careful patient selection to achieve excellent outcomes. From a technical standpoint, there are several minor variations in surgical technique and postoperative management that will be discussed in this chapter.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Difficult Cases in Endourology |
Publisher | Springer-Verlag London Ltd |
Pages | 203-210 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781848820838 |
ISBN (Print) | 1848820828, 9781848820821 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 1 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine