A comparison of two types of minimally invasive surgery to repair uretero-pelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction found that robotic-assisted surgery may be faster than pure laparoscopic approach and result ...

Laparoscopic pyeloplasty is currently the reference standard technique for the treatment of pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction (PUJO); however, the increased difficulty and training required for the ...

When UPJ obstruction is suspected, radiographic studies are required to give both anatomical and functional information. Ultrasonography and non-contrast CT are most commonly employed as the initial ...

The National Institute for Clinical Excellence is examining laparoscopic pyeloplasty and will publish guidance on its safety and efficacy to the NHS in England and Wales. The Institute's ...

Pelviureteric junction obstruction (PUJ) is a congenital or acquired stenosis of the junction between the renal pelvis and the ureter, which inhibits normal urine flow. It can cause chronic or ...

Background A 40-year-old male presented with right-sided abdominal pain and no lower urinary tract symptoms. Examination was unremarkable, apart from mild right renal angle tenderness. Investigations ...