title: Comparison of surgical approaches to ureteropelvic junction obstruction: endopyeloplasty versus endopyelotomy versus laparoscopic pyeloplasty.
abstract: Several minimally invasive approaches to treatment of ureteropelvic junction obstruction are now in the urologist's armamentarium. This review provides in-depth analysis of endopyelotomy, endopyeloplasty, and laparoscopic pyeloplasty and suggests a treatment algorithm for proper patient selection to improve efficacy and minimize morbidity.
authors.forename: Robert J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Stein
authors.forename: Inderbir S
authors.initials: IS
authors.lastname: Gill
authors.forename: Mihir M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Desai
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015907:Hysteroscopy / Q000379:methods; D007682:Kidney Pelvis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D009403:Nephrostomy, Percutaneous / Q000379:methods*; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000503:physiopathology; D018579:Patient Selection; D011379:Prognosis; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*