Robotic uretero-ureterostomy of the retrocaval ureter without excision of the retrocaval segment.

Robotic reconstruction of the retrocaval ureter is gaining momentum as the method of choice for surgically treating this rare condition. Maintaining the retrocaval ureteric segment further facilitates the procedure. We report a case of a 23-year-old man who underwent intraperitoneal robotic resection anastomosis and repositioning of the retrocaval ureter. We also discuss the advantages of this technique.

Citation

Waleed K Alkhudair, Raouf Seyam, Hassan M Al Zahrani, Mohammed F Al Otaibi, Waleed Al Taweel. Robotic uretero-ureterostomy of the retrocaval ureter without excision of the retrocaval segment. Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada. 2012 Apr;6(2):E38-41

PMID: 22511429

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