Is robotically assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty effective for the treatment of pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction?
Abhay Rane* and Francis X Keeley Jr
Correspondence *East Surrey Hospital, Department of Urology, Canada Avenue, Redhill, Surrey RH1 5RH, UK
Email a.rane@btinternet.com
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Laparoscopic pyeloplasty (LP) is a minimally invasive alternative to open correction of PUJO. Standard LP has similar success rates to open surgery; however, it is technically challenging, mandating high operative skills (including proficiency with freehand laparoscopic suturing) and requires surgeons to have a long period of training. The widespread use of standard LP is, therefore, limited.
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