A Novel Robot‐Assisted Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty Technique to Ensure Secure Anastomosis for Lower Pole Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction in a Patient With an Incomplete Duplicated Collecting System
This case demonstrates the feasibility of end-to-side pyeloureterostomy for UPJO with incomplete duplication using robotic techniques. Key modifications-catheter-assisted incision, anatomical mobilization, and M-shaped traction-allowed for precise anastomosis. Further case accumulation is needed to validate these strategies for similar anatomical variations.
Authors
- Hideto Ueki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7742-4528)
- Takuto Hara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4524-2815)
- Tomoaki Terakawa
- Kotaro Suzuki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4589-9251)
- Koji Chiba
- Hideaki Miyake
- Jun Teishima (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7018-5095)
Institutions
- Kobe University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ases.70151
- Primary Topic
- Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00