title: Robotic uretero-ureterostomy of the retrocaval ureter without excision of the retrocaval segment.
abstract: Robotic reconstruction of the retrocaval ureter is gaining momentum as the method of choice for surgically treating this rare condition. Maintaining the retrocaval ureteric segment further facilitates the procedure. We report a case of a 23-year-old man who underwent intraperitoneal robotic resection anastomosis and repositioning of the retrocaval ureter. We also discuss the advantages of this technique.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Waleed K
authors.initials: WK
authors.lastname: Alkhudair
authors.forename: Raouf
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Seyam
authors.forename: Hassan M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Al Zahrani
authors.forename: Mohammed F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Al Otaibi
authors.forename: Waleed
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Al Taweel