Journal article
Laparoscopic pyeloplasty: the updated McMaster University experience
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The open Anderson-Hynes procedure has an overall success rate of 90% for ureteropelvic junction obstruction. Laparoscopic pyeloplasty (LP) was developed to reduce morbidity and hospital stay while preserving the excellent results. We report on the results of our experience with laparoscopic pyeloplasty.
METHODS: Between January 2001 and May 2006, 77 consecutive patients underwent LP performed by one of 4 surgeons at our institution. …
Authors
Dong J; Wong J; Al-Enezi A; Kapoor A; Whelan JP; Piercey K; Matsumoto ED
Journal
Canadian Urological Association Journal, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp. 388–392
Publisher
Canadian Urological Association Journal
Publication Date
August 2008
DOI
10.5489/cuaj.806
ISSN
1911-6470