Pyeloplasty may reverse the effect of growth delay from ureteropelvic junction obstruction in infants.

Published in: International urology and nephrology (2023)

Patients with congenital hydronephrosis due to UPJO that underwent pyeloplasty showed a significant increase in weight and height at 6-16 months postoperatively compared to those that were managed with close observation. This suggests UPJO might lead to growth delay in infants.

Keyphrases

robot assisted
body mass index
weight loss
physical activity
weight gain
minimally invasive