Robot‐assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty for ureteropelvic junction obstruction due to aberrant blood vessel with ipsilateral retrocaval ureter

Inoue, Yuta; Naitoh, Yasuyuki; Ajiki, Jun; Fukui, Akifumi; Yamada, Takeshi; Fujihara, Atsuko; Yamada, Kaori; Hongo, Fumiya; Ukimura, Osamu

doi:10.1002/iju5.12304

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“…Surgery is essential to maintain kidney function when the urinary tract is completely blocked. Surgical treatment options for the retrocaval ureter include laparoscopic, robotic, or open surgery [16][17][18]. Although open surgery has been the gold standard for the treatment of retrocaval ureter [7], laparoscopic surgery has been used to treat this condition [19].…”

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Retrocaval Ureter With Ureteric Stones: A Case Report

Alwadai,

Alqarni,

Ayed

2024

Cureus

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The retrocaval ureter is an uncommon anomaly where the ureter passes behind the inferior vena cava. Open surgery had been the gold standard for treatment. We are presenting a case of the retrocaval ureter with ureteral calculi, which was effectively managed by open surgery. A 27-year-old male presented with a nine-month history of flank pain. He had no history of chronic illnesses. Physical examinations and laboratory findings were within normal. A computed tomography (CT) scan was done to confirm the diagnosis of retrocaval ureter with ureteral stones. The subcostal incision was made. Then, the proximal and lower ureter was transected at the point where it went retrocaval. The stones were extracted; then, watertight anastomosis was done. Ultrasound used for the follow-up of the patient for six months showed no hydronephrosis. Retrocaval ureteral may have no symptoms or be linked to nonspecific symptoms. The diagnosis of the retrocaval ureter is frequently delayed. Surgical management is utilized in the majority of cases.

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Retrocaval Ureter With Ureteric Stones: A Case Report

Alwadai,

Alqarni,

Ayed

2024

Cureus

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“…In cases of complete obstruction of the urinary tract, a timely intervention to release the obstruction is critical for preserving kidney function. RCU is treated surgically either by laparoscopic, robotic or open surgery [17] , [53] , [54] . Based on European Association of Urology (EAU) and European Society for Pediatric Urology (ESPU) 2019 Guidelines on pediatric urology, surgical indications for Ureteropelvic Junction Type Hydronephrosis (UPJHN) are impaired renal function (<40%), significant renal functional decrease (>10%) in control scans, poor drainage after furosemide injection, increased anteroposterior (AP) diameter, and SFU-III/IV [55] .…”

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