title: Renal vein varix and UPJ obstruction: a case report and techniques for robotic management.
abstract: The use of minimally invasive techniques to manage an ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) has been well described. In this case report, we describe the management of an UPJO and a large renal vein varix discovered at the time of robotic pyeloplasty. The control and precision of robotic assistance was key to the effective management of this intra-operative finding.
authors.affiliation: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA. daniel.canter@uphs.upenn.edu.
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Canter
authors.affiliation: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
authors.forename: Steve S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
authors.forename: Pasquale
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Casale
keywords: Kidney; Minimally invasive surgery; Obstruction; Robotics