title: [New position for laparoscopic pyeloplasty. Our experience].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To share our experience performing laparoscopic pyeloplasty and our contributions to this surgery.
  
  
  METHODS
  Between March 2004 and January 2006 we have performed 12 laparoscopic pyeloplasties in 12 patients. We modified our technique as we found difficulties during operations. By the only modification of patient position we have achieved a significant improve in our technique.
  
  
  RESULTS
  We describe how we performed the operation in the first cases and how we do it today, with the new position. We also describe the advantages observed.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  With our technique we achieve an important surgical time reduction, improvements in safety and reduction of surgical complications.
authors: Urología Clínica S.L. Clínica Virgen Blanca, Bilbao, Vizcaya, España. mgamarra@euskalnet.net
authors: Mikel
authors: M
authors: Gamarra Quintanilla
authors: Gaspar
authors: G
authors: Ibarluzea González
authors: Jose Antonio
authors: JA
authors: Gallego Sánchez
authors: Isabel
authors: I
authors: Camargo Ibargarai
authors: José Gregorio
authors: JG
authors: Pereira Arias
authors: Ander
authors: A
authors: Astobieta Odriozola
authors: Nemesio
authors: N
authors: Prieto Ugidos
authors: Aurelio
authors: A
authors: Jorge Catalina
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007682:Kidney Pelvis / Q000601:surgery*; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009392:Nephrectomy / Q000379:methods*; D011187:Posture; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000601:surgery*