Ureteral Duplication With Lower Pole Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction: Laparoscopic Pyeloureterostomy as Alternative to Open Approach in Children

OBJECTIVES: Despite the widespread introduction of laparoscopy in pediatric urology, many reconstructive procedures, such as ureterostomy and pyeloureterostomy, are still performed in an open fashion because of the perceived intricacy and demanding nature. As we continue to introduce advanced laparoscopic skills into the care of children, we describe our laparoscopic pyeloureterostomy technique for correction of lower pole ureteropelvic …