Renal plication and nephropexy in the treatment of giant hydronephrosis / 中华泌尿外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate renal plication and nephropexy in the treatment of giant hydronephrosis. Methods 18 patients with giant hydronephrosis underwent relief of the obstruction as well as renal plication and nephropexy were reviewed. Results The patients have been followed up for three months to three years and their hydronephrosis improved a lot.The effected kidney showed some recovery of function on excretory urography. Conclusions Renal plication and nephropexy can promote recovery of renal anatomy and function after the relief of obstruction.