Robotic buccal mucosa graft ureteroplasty (inlay and onlay) for upper ureteric stricture: Point of technique

J Minim Access Surg. 2018 Oct-Dec;14(4):357-361. doi: 10.4103/jmas.JMAS_188_17.

Abstract

Ureteral stricture resulting from chronic inflammations such as tuberculosis, recurrent stone disease and multiple endourological interventions are complex in nature; these may lead to severe adhesions to surrounding structures. Endourological management of these cases is difficult with poorer outcomes. In such situations, reconstructive surgical corrections remain a reliable option. We describe the technique of onlay and inlay buccal mucosal graft ureteroplasty using a robotic platform in management of complex ureteral strictures.

Keywords: Inlay buccal mucosal graft ureteroplasty; onlay buccal mucosal graft ureteroplasty; ureteral stricture.