Laparoscopic pyeloplasty

Laparoscopic pyeloplasty

Laparoscopic pyeloplasty: Laparoscopic pyeloplasty is minimally invasive surgery to repair the ureter, a tube that drains urine from the kidney to the bladder. A tiny video camera (laparoscope) and surgical instruments are inserted through three small "keyhole" incisions in the abdomen to perform the surgery.

Diseases And Conditions Treated: Laparoscopic pyeloplasty

These diseases and conditions may be treated with the surgical procedure Laparoscopic pyeloplasty:

• Ureteropelvic junction obstruction

Other Surgical Options: Laparoscopic pyeloplasty

Surgical procedure options to consider as an alternative for Laparoscopic pyeloplasty may include these surgeries:

• Laparoscopic pyeloplasty

Anesthetic Requirements for Laparoscopic pyeloplasty

These surgical anesthetic requirements for the procedure Laparoscopic pyeloplasty may include:

• General anesthesia

Procedure Complications: Laparoscopic pyeloplasty

Possible surgical complications of Laparoscopic pyeloplasty may include:

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Injury to other organs
• Adverse reaction to anesthesia

Prognosis for a Good Outcome: Laparoscopic pyeloplasty

The prognosis for a good medical outcome: The prognosis is good.

Laparoscopic pyeloplasty: Recovery Time

Recovery period for Laparoscopic pyeloplasty: Two to three weeks.

Laparoscopic pyeloplasty: Other Names

Other names for this medical surgical procedures (Laparoscopic pyeloplasty) include:

• Laparoscopic ureter surgery

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