We believe that patients who undergo prenatal imaging and are diagnosed early with ureteropelvic junction obstruction should be carefully and meticulously followed. Special efforts should be made to ensure that patients are not lost to followup. After any sign of deterioration develops early surgery is indicated. According to our data operative treatment results in improved renal function.
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