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Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Pyeloplasty Using Additional 2 mm Instruments: A Comparison with Conventional Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty
Korean Journal of Urology ; : 616-621, 2011.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-86494
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

Despite a recent surge in the performance of laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS), concerns remain about performing LESS pyeloplasty (LESS-P) because of the technical difficulty in suturing. We report our techniques and initial experiences with LESS-P using additional needlescopic instruments and compare the results with conventional laparoscopic pyeloplasty (CL-P). MATERIALS AND

METHODS:

Nine patients undergoing LESS-P were matched 21 with regard to age and side of surgery to a previous cohort of 18 patients who underwent CL-P. In both groups, the operating procedures were performed equally except for the number of access points. In the LESS-P group, we made a single 2 cm incision at the umbilicus and used a homemade port. We also used additional 2 mm needlescopic instruments at the subcostal area to facilitate suturing and the ureteral stenting.

RESULTS:

The preoperative characteristics were comparable in both groups. Postoperatively, no significant differences were noted between the LESS-P and CL-P cases in regard to length of stay, estimated blood loss, analgesics required, and complications. But, LESS-P was associated with a shorter operative time (252.2 vs. 309.7 minutes, p=0.044) and less pain on postoperative day one (numeric rating scale 3.7 vs. 5.6, p=0.024). The success rate was 94% with CL-P (median, 23 months) and 100% with LESS-P (median, 14 months).

CONCLUSIONS:

Our initial experiences suggest that LESS-P is a feasible and safe procedure. The use of additional 2 mm instruments can help to overcome the difficulties associated with LESS surgery.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Umbilicus / Ureter / Ureteral Obstruction / Stents / Cohort Studies / Laparoscopy / Operative Time / Analgesics / Length of Stay Type of study: Etiology study / Incidence study / Observational study / Risk factors Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Korean Journal of Urology Year: 2011 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Umbilicus / Ureter / Ureteral Obstruction / Stents / Cohort Studies / Laparoscopy / Operative Time / Analgesics / Length of Stay Type of study: Etiology study / Incidence study / Observational study / Risk factors Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Korean Journal of Urology Year: 2011 Type: Article