When UPJ obstruction is suspected, radiographic studies are required to give both anatomical and functional information. Ultrasonography and non-contrast CT are most commonly employed as the initial ...

Endopyelotomy results approach those of pyeloplasty, provided strict selection criteria are followed, excluding high-grade hydronephrosis, poor renal function, and major crossing vessels This was a ...

As we strive to practice evidence-based medicine, using sophisticated analytical methods to guide our clinical decisions is alluring. Clinicians must, however, be fully aware of the influence of ...

A comparison of two types of minimally invasive surgery to repair uretero-pelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction found that robotic-assisted surgery may be faster than pure laparoscopic approach and result ...

Animation showing Pyeloplasty surgical operation to relieve obstruction of the pelvi-ureteric junction of the kidney. Disclaimer : The procedure/surgery depicted in this video is for information ...

Pelviureteric junction obstruction (PUJ) is a congenital or acquired stenosis of the junction between the renal pelvis and the ureter, which inhibits normal urine flow. It can cause chronic or ...