One-knot pyeloplasty.
Laparoscopic pyeloplasty represents one of the more advanced reconstructive procedures for the urologist. While early reports were replete with long operative times, there have been several changes that have added to the efficiency of the procedure. In our practice, we have found three changes to be of greatest value: (1) an upper-midline port placement; (2) use of a continuous suture for the anastomosis with a double-armed, knotted suture; and (3) antegrade stent placement.
Eichel
Louis
L
Department of Urology, University of California-Irvine, Orange, California 92868, USA.
Khonsari
Sepehr
S
Lee
David I
DI
Basillote
Jay
J
Shanberg
Allan
A
Duel
Barry
B
McDougall
Elspeth M
EM
Clayman
Ralph V
RV
D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D012371:Robotics; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000601:surgery*; D013520:Urologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*