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  • Title: Laparoscopic vascular relocation: alternative treatment for renovascular hydronephrosis in children.
    Author: Singh RR, Govindarajan KK, Chandran H.
    Journal: Pediatr Surg Int; 2010 Jul; 26(7):717-20. PubMed ID: 20512343.
    Abstract:
    AIMS: The standard treatment for pelviureteric junction obstruction (PUJO) has been dismembered pyeloplasty. The open surgical, Hellström procedure in which crossing polar vessels are relocated, has been an option in adult urological practice. We present our experience with laparoscopic vascular relocation in children. METHODS: Data were retrospectively gathered on all patients who underwent laparoscopic relocation of lower pole vessels (LRLPV) at our institution between July 2004 and March 2008. Follow-up ultrasounds and MAG3 were obtained. RESULTS: LRLPV was performed in 10 boys and 9 girls. Patients were between 5.8 and 15.25 years (median 9.9 years). They presented with recurrent abdominal pain (n = 17), urinary tract infections (n = 7) and haematuria (n = 3). On ultrasound, MAG3 and retrograde studies they had hydronephrosis, obstructed drainage and a normal calibre ureter with a sharp cut-off. They were further assessed at laparoscopy and were found to have aberrant lower pole crossing vessels. All underwent laparoscopic mobilization of the lower pole vessels from the region of the PUJ thereby freeing the junction and relocating them superiorly onto the anterior wall of the pelvis. The median operating time was 120 min (range 60-240 min). The median hospital stay was 2 days (range 1-3 days). They were followed up for a median period of 12 months (range 6-36 months). All patients have remained asymptomatic. Ultrasound done at 6 months showed decreased hydronephrosis. MAG3 study showed improved drainage in 17, while 1 had poor drainage. This patient remains symptom free and is under regular follow up. CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic vascular relocation is an unconventional technique in carefully selected patients with PUJO. It obviates disrupting an intrinsically normal PU junction and treats the cause rather than the effect. Our intermediate-term results are encouraging and further long-term assessment is needed.
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