Prophylactic ureteral suturing after ureterolysis in deep endometriosis: description of a conservative laparoscopic technique
Prophylactic ureteral suturing may represent a safe and effective conservative alternative to reconstructive procedures in cases of ureteral muscularis loss during ureterolysis. The approach is technically straightforward, preserves ureteral continuity and the native antireflux mechanism, and can be integrated into standard laparoscopic treatment of urinary tract endometriosis. Further studies are warranted to confirm its long-term safety and broader applicability.
Authors
- Francesco Plotti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6218-5616)
- Carlo De Cicco Nardone (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4022-8494)
- Roberto Montera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1571-0035)
- Roberto Angioli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8528-4318)
- Corrado TERRANOVA
- Maria Cristina SANGIOVANNI
Institutions
- Università Campus Bio-Medico (IT)
- Campus Bio Medico University Hospital (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Minerva Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.23736/s2724-606x.25.05847-6
- Primary Topic
- Ureteral procedures and complications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00