Simultaneous repair of bilateral ureteropelvic junction obstruction.
Fifteen children with bilateral ureteropelvic junction obstruction underwent simultaneous repair as a single procedure. Dismembered pyeloplasty and ureterocalycostomy were the two procedures used. Ten were performed through anterior subcostal incisions. Posterior lumbotomy provided adequate exposure in 5 children and further contributed to shortened hospitalizations. The functional and anatomic results were excellent. Simultaneous bilateral pyeloplasty through posterior lumbotomy is a safe and cost-effective alternative to staged procedures for bilateral ureteropelvic junction obstruction.
Department of Urology, New York University Medical Center, New York.
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D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000601:surgery; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007682:Kidney Pelvis / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D013997:Time Factors; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000601:surgery*; D014567:Urography