Robotic Ureteral Reimplantation

J Endourol. 2020 May;34(S1):S31-S34. doi: 10.1089/end.2019.0619. Epub 2020 Mar 24.

Abstract

Minimally invasive techniques have gained popularity in pediatric surgery. Among these, is the robotic approach for ureteral reimplantation in children with vesico-ureteral reflux. We describe main indications of this surgery, our surgical technique as well as trouble shooting of anatomical variants and the post-operative management. We also provide a description of other techniques described in the literature and a brief review of outcomes of published series.

Keywords: pediatric; robotic surgery; ureteral reimplantation; vesicoureteral reflux.

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Humans
  • Replantation
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Robotic Surgical Procedures*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ureter* / surgery
  • Vesico-Ureteral Reflux* / surgery