Hand-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty and isthmectomy in a patient with a horseshoe kidney.

作者信息

Nadler Robert B, Thaxton C Shad, Kim Samuel C

机构信息

Department of Urology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 303 East Chicago Avenue, Tarry Building 11-715, Chicago, IL 60610-3008, USA.

出版信息

J Endourol. 2003 Dec;17(10):909-10. doi: 10.1089/089277903772036262.

We report the laparoscopic management of ureteropelvic junction obstruction in a patient with a horseshoe kidney. We believe this to be the first reported case of isthmectomy performed with the Harmonic Scalpel. Follow-up diuretic renal scan and CT revealed improved drainage and separation of the divided horseshoe kidney.