Context Over the last two decades, minimally invasive treatment options for ureteropelvic
junction obstruction (UPJO) have been developed and popularized. Objective To critically …

In 1987 Mouret performed the first laparoscopic cholecystectomy, starting a revolution in
surgery. For paediatricians it is difficult to appreciate the magnitude of what has occurred in …

Purpose: The indications for laparoscopy in pediatric urology are expanding and yet the
advantages over open surgery remain unclear. We compared the results of retroperitoneal …

Purpose: Historically, open pyeloplasty has been the gold standard of treatment for
ureteropelvic junction obstruction in the pediatric age group. The prospect of using …

OBJECTIVES: To compare the initial results of robotic-assisted laparoscopic versus open
pyeloplasty in children with ureteropelvic junction obstruction. METHODS: From June 2002 …

PURPOSE: We report our 5-year experience with retroperitoneoscopic robot assisted
pyeloplasty for the treatment of ureteropelvic junction obstruction in children using the da …

Purpose: Robot assisted pyeloplasty is emerging as an effective tool for treatment of
ureteropelvic junction obstruction in the pediatric population. However, access needed for …

Purpose: We assessed the feasibility of laparoscopic transabdominal dismembered
pyeloplasty in 46 infants and children with regard to patient age. Materials and Methods: A …

Purpose: Laparoscopic dismembered pyeloplasty is an acceptable option for UPJ
obstruction in the pediatric population. We report our initial experience with this approach in …

BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic pyeloplasty in children remains controversial and is not
included in most pediatric urology centers because of technical difficulties and lack of long …