Laparoscopic pyeloplasty as an alternative to nephrectomy in adults with poorly functioning kidneys due to ureteropelvic junction obstruction.

Bruno NascimentoHiury S AndradeEduardo P MirandaJoão Arthur Brunhara Alves BarbosaPaulo R MoscardiMarco A ArapAnuar I MitreMiguel SrougiVictor SrougiRicardo J Duarte

Published in: International urology and nephrology (2020)

LP in adult patients with UPJO and poor function kidneys is an effective and safe procedure. DRF recovery is seen in a minority of the patients; however, LP is an alternative to nephrectomy.

Keyphrases

robot assisted
end stage renal disease
minimally invasive
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported