title: Complications of endopyelotomy.
abstract: Endopyelotomy is safe with a low risk of complications and a high chance of success given satisfactory percutaneous access to the kidney, adequate incision of the ureteropelvic junction, and proper stenting. The benefits of endopyelotomy are considerable. The postoperative morbidity is much less than that of an open operation, and the technique requires much less time, which may reduce the cost. Furthermore, the ureteral blood supply is undisturbed, which is an important advantage should open pyeloplasty be necessary. Complications of endopyelotomy will be further reduced as urologists gain experience and familiarity with the various endourologic techniques required.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York.
authors.forename: J N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Weiss
authors.forename: G H
authors.initials: GH
authors.lastname: Badlani
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D007682:Kidney Pelvis / Q000601:surgery*; D009403:Nephrostomy, Percutaneous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000601:surgery*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects