Citation
Drain A, Jun MS, Zhao LC. Robotic Ureteral Reconstruction. Urol Clin North Am. 2021 Feb;48(1):91-101. doi: 10.1016/j.ucl.2020.09.001. Epub 2020 Nov 5. PMID: 33218597.
Abstract
Robotically assisted laparoscopic techniques may be used for proximal and distal ureteral strictures. Distal strictures may be approached with ureteroneocystotomy, psoas hitch, and Boari flap. Ureteroureterostomy, buccal mucosa graft ureteroplasty, and appendiceal flap ureteroplasty are viable techniques for strictures anywhere along the ureter. Ileal ureteral substitution is reserved for more extensive disease, and autotransplantation is reserved for salvage situations.
Key Points
- Published in The Urologic clinics of North America in 2020.
- Indexed in PubMed as PMID 33218597.
- Mapped to Ureteral Reconstruction, Urethral Stricture & Urethroplasty, Robotic & Single-Port.
- Abstract available from PubMed and rendered as static text on this page.
Clinical Relevance
This work sits within Dr. Zhao's upper urinary tract reconstruction bibliography, including robotic ureteral repair, buccal mucosa graft ureteroplasty, reimplantation, pyeloplasty failure, and complex salvage reconstruction.