title: Retrograde ureteroscopic endopyelotomy.
abstract: Several different procedures can be used to treat UPJ obstruction. Retrograde ureteroscopic endopyelotomy provides a safe and adequate first line of treatment for this condition. With the advent of smaller ureteroscopes and ancillary devices, this technique has evolved to include children. Adherence to strict endourologic principles and direct visualization make retrograde ureteroscopic endopyelotomy a safe and effective treatment modality. This procedure represents an extension of the basic endoscopic skills of the urologist, creating a short learning curve and wide margin of safety.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Section of Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery, Tulane University Health Sciences Center, 1430 Tulane Avenue, SL-42, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA.
authors.forename: Freddy R
authors.initials: FR
authors.lastname: Mendez-Torres
authors.forename: Ruben
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Urena
authors.forename: Raju
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D007682:Kidney Pelvis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D018579:Patient Selection; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D020709:Ureteroscopes; D018666:Ureteroscopy / Q000379:methods*