Robotic pyeloplasty: a critical appraisal.
BACKGROUND
Laparoscopic pyeolplasty has become a minimally invasive alternative to open pyeloplasty. Due to technical concerns with intracorporeal suturing, robotic pyeloplasty has become an emerging alternative.


METHODS
The literature was reviewed for reports and outcomes on robotic pyeloplasty.


RESULTS
Reports of robotic pyeloplasty are increasing, and outcomes appear excellent.


CONCLUSIONS
Robotic pyeloplasty is feasible with excellent outcomes. Challenges remain in making the procedure cost effective.
Badwan
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Division of Urology, Washington University Medical Centre, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA.
Bhayani
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D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D011379:Prognosis; D012371:Robotics / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D013520:Urologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*