title: The versatility of the posterior lumbotomy approach in infants.
abstract: The versatility of the posterior lumbotomy approach to the upper urinary tract in infants is reviewed. A total of 32 procedures in 25 patients was performed. Nine different types of operations were performed ranging from upper pole heminephrectomy to ureterolysis. Surgical techniques and outcome are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Division of Urology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City.
authors.forename: W R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Wise
authors.forename: B W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Snow
mesh_terms: D001415:Back; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007668:Kidney / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D009392:Nephrectomy / Q000379:methods; D014513:Ureter / Q000601:surgery*