[Percutaneous nephropexy].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the efficacy of percutaneous nephropexy in symptomatic renal ptosis.


METHODS
From August 1997 to September 1999, 6 women aged 28-49 years (mean 34.3) with symptomatic renal ptosis underwent percutaneous nephropexy. All patients were evaluated preoperatively by IVP and diuretic renogram in the standing and lying positions. Patient follow-up ranged from 14-34 months (mean 21).


RESULTS
Mean operating time was 30 minutes and mean length of hospital stay was 24 hours. Treatment was successful in 5 patients; lumbar pain disappeared and the kidney was fixed in a higher position.


CONCLUSIONS
Percutaneous nephropexy can be an alternative to conventional and laparoscopic nephropexy.
Machado Bairo
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Centro de Endourología de M.U.C.A., Montevideo, Uruguay.
Decia Mendizabal
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Suarez Besio
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009403:Nephrostomy, Percutaneous