title: Case report: robot-assisted laparoscopic reconstruction of a ureteropelvic junction disruption.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Antoci Center for Pediatric Urology & Nephrology, University of California, Irvine, Orange, USA.
authors.forename: David S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Yee
authors.forename: Robert B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Klein
authors.forename: Allan M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Shanberg
mesh_terms: 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