title: Laparoscopic dismembered pyeloplasty of a retrocaval ureter: case report and review of the literature.
abstract: A retrocaval ureter is a rare entity that has traditionally been treated with open pyeloplasty techniques. In this paper, we describe the successful performance of a laparoscopic dismembered pyeloplasty for a retrocaval ureter and present important technical points. In reviewing the available literature about this technique, the laparoscopic approach should be considered to be first-line treatment for this anatomic anomaly due to the good track record, quick convalescence, and relative technical ease.
authors.affiliation: Section of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery, Glickman Urological Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio 44195, USA.
authors.forename: Benjamin I
authors.initials: BI
authors.lastname: Chung
authors.forename: Inderbir S
authors.initials: IS
authors.lastname: Gill
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007682:Kidney Pelvis / Q000601:surgery*; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008875:Middle Aged; D014513:Ureter / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*