Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty In Children: Long-Term Outcome

UroToday.com - This study by Dr. M.S. Ansari, et al. assessed the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic pyeloplasty in a pediatric population. It prospectively analyzed 53 patients who underwent laparoscopic pyeloplasty. The mean age of the patients was 9.12 years and the group was comprised of a male to female ratio of 4.3:1. Dismembered pyeloplasties were performed in 41 patients and a Foley Y-V plasty in the other 12 patients via transperitoneal approach.

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Filed under: Pediatrics on November 4th, 2008