Is peri-operative urethral catheter drainage enough? The case for stentless pediatric robotic pyeloplasty.

Journal: Journal of pediatric urology
Published Date: Jun 21, 2015

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The necessity for urinary diversion with trans-anastomotic ureteral stenting during pyeloplasty is currently under debate. Performing a stentless repair could eliminate stent-related morbidity, including: stent migration, urinary tract infection, flank pain, and bladder spasms. In addition, there would be no need for a second procedure and associated anesthesia required for stent removal. This study describes the outcomes of robotic-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty without use of a ureteral stent.

Authors

  • Mark V Silva
    Department of Urology, Columbia University Medical Center, 161 Fort Washington Avenue - Herbert Irving Pavilion, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10032, USA. Electronic address: mvs2125@columbia.edu.
  • Alison C Levy
    Department of Urology, Columbia University Medical Center, 161 Fort Washington Avenue - Herbert Irving Pavilion, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10032, USA.
  • Julia B Finkelstein
    Department of Urology, Columbia University Medical Center, 161 Fort Washington Avenue - Herbert Irving Pavilion, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10032, USA.
  • Jason P Van Batavia
    Department of Urology, Columbia University Medical Center, 161 Fort Washington Avenue - Herbert Irving Pavilion, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10032, USA.
  • Pasquale Casale
    Department of Urology, Columbia University Medical Center, 161 Fort Washington Avenue - Herbert Irving Pavilion, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10032, USA.

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