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Exclusive lower pole pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction (PUJO) in double collecting systems in children is a rare condition requiring reconstructive surgery. We report on the feasibility of laparoscopic transabdominal dismembered pyeloplasty in two cases. Two children with duplicated collecting systems presented with hydronephrosis of lower pole moiety due to exclusive PUJO. Isotope renography revealed impaired drainage of affected lower kidney pole. A four-trocar transabdominal technique was used. No stent was used in one patient with bilateral duplication (male, 6 years) while a 4 Fr. double-J® stent was placed laparoscopically in another with unilateral duplication (male, 9 months). Both patients had uneventful laparoscopic transabdominal dismembered pyeloplasty. The operation time was 115 and 155 min, respectively, and was comparable to our previously reported patient series undergoing laparoscopic pyeloplasty for singular collecting systems. After a mean follow-up of 21 months (range 12–42), both patients were asymptomatic and showed improved pelvi-ureteric drainage on isotope renography and improved hydronephrosis on ultrasound scan. Laparoscopic transabdominal dismembered pyeloplasty is safe and effective in children with rare lower pole PUJO in double collecting systems.
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Metzelder, M.L., Petersen, C. & Ure, B.M. Laparoscopic pyeloplasty is feasible for lower pole pelvi-ureteric obstruction in duplex systems. Pediatr Surg Int 23, 907–909 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-007-1898-6
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