Robot-assisted laparoscopic midureteral stricture repair and percutaneous stent placement in an infant.

Journal: Journal of pediatric urology
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Abstract

Mid-ureteral strictures in infants are a rare cause of hydronephrosis. In this surgical technique video we demonstrate a repair of a mid-ureteral stricture using a robot- assisted laparoscopic approach to mobilize and excise the stricture using the assistance of a hitch stitch as well as placement of a percutaneous stent. This technique was easily performed and successful for this patient.

Authors

  • S B Starosta
    Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Urology, 96 Jonathan Lucas St. CSB 644, Charleston, SC 29425, USA.
  • A A Stec
    Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Urology, 96 Jonathan Lucas St. CSB 644, Charleston, SC 29425, USA. Electronic address: stec@musc.edu.