[New position for laparoscopic pyeloplasty. Our experience].
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.
Gamarra Quintanilla
Mikel
M
Urología Clínica S.L. Clínica Virgen Blanca, Bilbao, Vizcaya, España. mgamarra@euskalnet.net
Ibarluzea González
Gaspar
G
Gallego Sánchez
Jose Antonio
JA
Camargo Ibargarai
Isabel
I
Pereira Arias
José Gregorio
JG
Astobieta Odriozola
Ander
A
Prieto Ugidos
Nemesio
N
Jorge Catalina
Aurelio
A
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*