A comparative study of endoscopic and surgical treatment of ureterocele / 中华泌尿外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the outcome of ureterocele trated by open surgery and by endoscopic manipulation. Methods We reviewed 29 cases of ureteroceles, including 16 intravesical ureteroceles and 13 extravesical ureteroceles. 19 cases were treated by open surgery and 10 by endoscopic procedure. Results 11 cases of intravesical ureteroceles and 8 cases of extravesical ureteroceles under went open surgery, The reoperation rate was 18.1% and 12.5%, respectively. 5 cases of intravesical ureteroceles and 5 cases of extravesical ureteroceles underwent endoscopic treatment,the reoperation rate being 40.0% and 80.0% respectively. Conclusions Endoscopic approach might be the primary management for intravesical ureteroceles, but open surgery is a favorable alternative for extravesical ureteroceles.