A transperitoneal laparoscopic approach to endourology

Abstract

Although endoscopic methods have become the preferred means of management for many diseases facing the genitourinary surgeon, a laparoscopic approach might be considered comparable or advantageous in select circumstances. In the literature, laparoscopists reporting their work have favored the transperitoneal approach; however, there are clear advantages and disadvantages to both transperitoneal and retroperitoneal laparoscopy. Intracorporeal suturing remains the most time-consuming aspect of reconstructive surgery, and research emphasis has been on suturing devices and novel anastomotic techniques. Laparoscopic pyeloplasty is efficacious and should be considered, particularly in the case of a capacious renal pelvis, crossing vessel, or failed previous endopyelotomy. Laparoscopic pyelolithotomy is uniquely suitable for patients with aberrant anatomy, such as a horseshoe kidney, and may be performed concurrently with pyeloplasty for ureteropelvic junction obstruction. The use of laparoscopic extravesical ureteral reimplantation awaits further development in both open and subtrigonal injection techniques. Its use in colposuspension is undetermined and requires further study as suturing technology improves. During laparoscopic exploration, it is possible to address intraoperative injuries to the ureter and bladder laparoscopically. In summary, laparoscopic surgery of the urinary tract is a "work in progress," but it offers promise for some of the most challenging of circumstances. As the technology advances and the clinical experience widens, the indications and contraindications for these techniques will be better established.

Laparoscopic pyelolithotomy and pyeloplasty in a horseshoe kidney

“…Performing a pyeloplasty after confirming PUJ obstruction following stone clearance will require two procedures. In a horseshoe kidney where the presence of a large renal stone is likely due to PUJ obstruction, these can be treated concomitantly . There are a few documented cases of simultaneous laparoscopic pyelolithotomy and pyeloplasty in a horseshoe kidney .…”

Laparoscopy-assisted cutaneous ureterostomy at suprapubic creaseline facilitates subsequent reimplantation

“…[ 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 ] Laparoscopic cutaneous ureterostomy can be done either by retroperitoneoscopy or by transperitoneal route and retroperitoneoscopy has the advantage of avoiding possible intra-abdominal adhesions while transperitoneal approach facilitates bilateral procedures. [ 24 26 ]…”

Guidelines for urological laparoscopic surgery

“…Abdominal pain that was present preoperatively disappeared in 62–88% of patients following laparoscopic pyeloplasty, and in 60–68% following open pyeloplasty, representing a similar result. Immediate postoperative pain was significantly less with laparoscopic pyeloplasty, 106,108 and hospital stays were markedly shorter following laparoscopic surgery at 1.4–5.8 days versus 2.3–13.4 days for open surgery.…”