Case report: robot-assisted laparoscopic reconstruction of a ureteropelvic junction disruption.
OBJECTIVE
We present our experience with robot-assisted laparoscopic repair of a ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) disruption in a child.


METHODS
An 11-year-old boy was found to have a UPJ disruption after being struck by an automobile. After unsuccessful retrograde ureteral-stent placement, a percutaneous nephrostomy tube was placed for a planned delayed repair because of the patient's multiple injuries. One month later, the patient underwent laparoscopic repair with the DaVinci robotic system using a four-port transperitoneal technique. At 3 months' follow-up, a diuretic renogram demonstrated no obstruction.


CONCLUSIONS
A minimally invasive laparoscopic approach using the DaVinci system is feasible in the repair of a traumatic UPJ disruption.
Yee
David S
DS
Department of Urology, Antoci Center for Pediatric Urology & Nephrology, University of California, Irvine, Orange, USA.
Klein
Robert B
RB
Shanberg
Allan M
AM
D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007682:Kidney Pelvis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012371:Robotics / Q000379:methods; D014513:Ureter / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013520:Urologic Surgical Procedures