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  • Title: Case report: robot-assisted laparoscopic reconstruction of a ureteropelvic junction disruption.
    Author: Yee DS, Klein RB, Shanberg AM.
    Journal: J Endourol; 2006 May; 20(5):326-9. PubMed ID: 16724904.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: We present our experience with robot-assisted laparoscopic repair of a ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) disruption in a child. CASE REPORT: An 11-year-old boy was found to have a UPJ disruption after being struck by an automobile. After unsuccessful retrograde ureteral-stent placement, a percutaneous nephrostomy tube was placed for a planned delayed repair because of the patient's multiple injuries. One month later, the patient underwent laparoscopic repair with the DaVinci robotic system using a four-port transperitoneal technique. At 3 months' follow-up, a diuretic renogram demonstrated no obstruction. CONCLUSION: A minimally invasive laparoscopic approach using the DaVinci system is feasible in the repair of a traumatic UPJ disruption.
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