Laparoscopic Anderson-Hynes pyeloplasty in children is too new to assess long-term outcome adequately. However, our study reveals improved outcome in the short term in the form of improved hydronephrosis and improved glomerular filtration rate on renal scan, and resolution of symptoms in all children.

The benefits of laparoscopic pyeloplasty include a high reproducible success rate comparable to the results achieved by open pyeloplasty. Our results indicate minimal morbidity such as pain and a quick return to normal activities. The hospital stay is significantly reduced, although the operative times are long compared with open pyeloplasty.

No abstract

Genital self-mutilation is a rare event that is commonly associated with psychotic disorders. However such injuries have also been reported from nonpsychotic patients as a result either from bizarre autoerotic acts, attempts at crude sex change operation by transsexuals or secondary to complex religious beliefs and delusions regarding sexual guilt. We report two cases of genital self-mutilation in nonpsychotic married heterosexual males as a result of conflict and frustration.

No abstract