Outcomes of externalized pyeloureteral versus internal ureteral stent in pediatric robotic-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty

After pyeloplasty, urinary drainage options include internal double-J (DJ) ureteral stents or externalized pyeloureteral (EPU) stents, which can avoid bladder symptoms and additional anesthetic exposure from stent removal. Comparative outcome studies, however, are lacking following primary pediatric robotic-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty (RALP).

Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - May 7, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: D.I. Chu, D. Shrivastava, J.P. Van Batavia, D.K. Bowen, C.C. Tong, C.J. Long, D.A. Weiss, A.R. Shukla, A.K. Srinivasan Source Type: research