Laparoscopic ileal ureter.

  • 1 April 2000
    • journal article
    • case report
    • Vol. 163  (4) , 1199-202
Abstract
We describe the operative technique of laparoscopic ileal ureter replacement. A transperitoneal 3-port approach was used. Ileovesical and pyeloileal anastomoses were performed with intracorporeal laparoscopic freehand suturing and knot tying techniques. Operating time was 8 hours and blood loss was 200 cc. Both anastomoses were immediately watertight. Hospital stay was 4 days and a cystogram at 14 days confirmed widely patent anastomoses without extravasation. Laparoscopic ileal ureter replacement satisfactorily duplicates established open surgical principles. The laparoscopic technique is efficient and technically straightforward.

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