Laparoscopic extravesical ureteral reimplantation (LEUR) of obstructed megaureters: STEP-BY-STEP video of a simplified approach.

INTRODUCTION

In this video we aim to describe step-by-step a simplified surgical technique for the treatment of primary and secondary obstructed megaureters in children by laparoscopic extravesical ureteral reimplantation (LEUR).

MATERIAL AND METHODS

A transperitoneal approach is used in all cases. The distal ureter is dissected and transected at the level of the stenosis. Detrusor fibers are divided to expose bladder mucosa and the distal ureter is introduced into the bladder to create a valve-like mechanism (modified-Shanfield technique).

RESULTS

Between 2016 and 2020, 9 patients underwent LEUR (5 female, 4 male). Mean age at surgery was 31.6 months (SD:22.74) and indications were infection (2), obstruction (3), increase hydronephrosis (2) and decrease in renal differential function (2). The procedure was completed laparoscopically in all cases with a median operative time of 144 min (r: 120-160). The postoperative MAG-3 renogram revealed a non-obstructive pattern in 8/9 patients and MCUG demonstrated absence of VUR in all 8/9. With a mean follow-up of 2.4 years (SD:1.4) all are asymptomatic.

CONCLUSIONS

LEUR by this new simplified technique is a feasible treatment of megaureters associated with good short and long-term results.