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  • Title: Complications of endopyelotomy.
    Author: Weiss JN, Badlani GH, Smith AD.
    Journal: Urol Clin North Am; 1988 Aug; 15(3):449-51. PubMed ID: 3407037.
    Abstract:
    Endopyelotomy is safe with a low risk of complications and a high chance of success given satisfactory percutaneous access to the kidney, adequate incision of the ureteropelvic junction, and proper stenting. The benefits of endopyelotomy are considerable. The postoperative morbidity is much less than that of an open operation, and the technique requires much less time, which may reduce the cost. Furthermore, the ureteral blood supply is undisturbed, which is an important advantage should open pyeloplasty be necessary. Complications of endopyelotomy will be further reduced as urologists gain experience and familiarity with the various endourologic techniques required.
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