Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty is a surgical procedure wherein the ureters which have scar tissue and have narrowed down are repaired by reconstruction. It serves as the conservative alternative to open Pyeloplasty surgery.
The ureter is a tube that connects the kidney to the urinary bladder and this may get blocked or may become narrow due to pathology resulting in Ureteropelvic Junction (UPJ) obstruction which leads to reduced urine drainage from the kidney. UPJ blockage can lead to stones, abdominal pain, infection, high blood pressure and decreased kidney function.
Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty offers less post-operative pain and discomfort, lesser hospital stays, quicker recovery and less scar formation as compared to open surgery.
Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty is a surgical procedure wherein the ureters which have scar tissue and have narrowed down are repaired by reconstruction. It serves as the conservative alternative to open Pyeloplasty surgery.
The ureter is a tube that connects the kidney to the urinary bladder and this may get blocked or may become narrow due to pathology resulting in Ureteropelvic Junction (UPJ) obstruction which leads to reduced urine drainage from the kidney. UPJ blockage can lead to stones, abdominal pain, infection, high blood pressure and decreased kidney function.
Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty offers less post-operative pain and discomfort, lesser hospital stays, quicker recovery and less scar formation as compared to open surgery.
It is performed by putting the patient under general anesthesia. The operation lasts four hours.
The surgery is performed through three incisions made in the abdominal area. Through these keyhole incisions instruments are used to locate, view, and repair the defect.
A ureteral stent, which is like a tube, is inserted in the ureter at the last to connect the Pyeloplasty repair. It helps to drain the kidney and remains in place for four weeks and then removed by the doctor.
It is performed by putting the patient under general anesthesia. The operation lasts four hours.
The surgery is performed through three incisions made in the abdominal area. Through these keyhole incisions instruments are used to locate, view, and repair the defect.
A ureteral stent, which is like a tube, is inserted in the ureter at the last to connect the Pyeloplasty repair. It helps to drain the kidney and remains in place for four weeks and then removed by the doctor.
There are risks and potential complications associated with this procedure like:
Excessive bleeding
Infection
Hernia
Urine leakage
Nearby Tissue /organ injury-bowel, blood vessels, liver, spleen pancreas and gallbladder etc.
Need for additional open surgery in case there are complications encountered during the Laparoscopic procedure. This is rare.
Failure in repairing UPJ blockage due to recurrent scarring.
There are risks and potential complications associated with this procedure like:
Excessive bleeding
Infection
Hernia
Urine leakage
Nearby Tissue /organ injury-bowel, blood vessels, liver, spleen pancreas and gallbladder etc.
Need for additional open surgery in case there are complications encountered during the Laparoscopic procedure. This is rare.
Failure in repairing UPJ blockage due to recurrent scarring.
After the surgery, the patient is taken to recovery and monitored. Patients are required to stay at the hospital for two to three nights.
The catheter inserted is removed the day after surgery. Pain at the operated site in the form of mild shoulder pain and gas are common side effects seen after the surgery.
Patients can resume normal activities and work in two to four weeks after the surgery. Strenuous activity is to be avoided during recovery.
The ureteral stent can be discomforting while peeing and initially you may also notice some blood in the urine. The stent is taken out in six weeks after the surgery.
After the surgery, the patient is taken to recovery and monitored. Patients are required to stay at the hospital for two to three nights.
The catheter inserted is removed the day after surgery. Pain at the operated site in the form of mild shoulder pain and gas are common side effects seen after the surgery.
Patients can resume normal activities and work in two to four weeks after the surgery. Strenuous activity is to be avoided during recovery.
The ureteral stent can be discomforting while peeing and initially you may also notice some blood in the urine. The stent is taken out in six weeks after the surgery.
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