Endoscopic intubated ureterotomy.
On the basis of our experience with 9 cases, endoscopic ureterotomy for ureteral stenoses represents an alternative to open reconstructive surgery. In cases of acquired ureteral stenoses, the transurethroureteral access appears to be the method of choice. In contrast to open surgery, particularly after previous operations, surgical trauma is minimal. A primary attempt at ureteroscopic ureterotomy is warranted, since it does not appear to pose any problems for open surgery should this prove necessary later.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*