Laparoscopic ureteral reimplantation: a simplified dome advancement technique

Urology. 2005 Dec;66(6):1307-9. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2005.06.087.

Abstract

Laparoscopic Boari flap reimplantation has been used to treat long distal ureteral strictures. This technique requires extensive bladder mobilization and complex intracorporeal suturing. This demonstrates a novel laparoscopic bladder dome advancement approach for ureteral reimplantation. This technique obviates the need for bladder pedicle dissection and simplifies the required suturing.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Replantation / methods*
  • Ureter / surgery*
  • Ureteral Obstruction / surgery*
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures / methods