Minimally invasive approaches to ureteropelvic junction obstruction.
This review covers minimally invasive treatments for ureteropelvic junction obstruction in the adult, including endopyelotomy (antegrade and retrograde), endopyeloplasty, laparoscopic pyeloplasty, and robotic pyeloplasty. The relevant literature is summarized, and a rational algorithm for management is proposed.
Canes
David
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Department of Urology, Center for Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery, Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
Berger
Andre
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Gettman
Matthew T
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Desai
Mihir M
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