title: Endopyelotomy. Retrograde ureteroscopic approach.
abstract: Ureteroscopy is a natural extension of a urologist's practice. This article describes technical details and results using the ureteroscopic approach to treat ureteropelvic junction obstruction. With a variety of treatment options available, this approach compared favorably.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Tulane University Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Monga
mesh_terms: D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures; D019723:Endoscopes; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007682:Kidney Pelvis / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D018579:Patient Selection; D011182:Postoperative Care; D014513:Ureter / Q000601:surgery; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000601:surgery*; D018666:Ureteroscopy