title: One-knot pyeloplasty.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University of California-Irvine, Orange, California 92868, USA.
authors.forename: Louis
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Eichel
authors.forename: Sepehr
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Khonsari
authors.forename: David I
authors.initials: DI
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Jay
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Basillote
authors.forename: Allan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Shanberg
authors.forename: Barry
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Duel
authors.forename: Elspeth M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: McDougall
authors.forename: Ralph V
authors.initials: RV
authors.lastname: Clayman
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D012371:Robotics; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000601:surgery*; D013520:Urologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*