Analysis of the Therapeutic Efficacy of Laparoscopic Treatment for Fibroepithelial Polyps of the Ureter in Children.

Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of laparoscopic surgery in the treatment of pediatric ureteral fibroepithelial polyp (FEP) patients. Our hypothesis is that laparoscopic surgery can effectively treat FEPs while minimizing patient discomfort and complications. Our research aims to evaluate the clinical outcomes of the surgery, including postoperative symptom relief, improvement in kidney function, and risk of postoperative complications. Methods: The clinical records of 34 patients who underwent ureteral polyp surgery at the Department of Urology at Anhui Provincial Children's Hospital between May 2014 and February 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. All patients underwent laparoscopic surgery. Among the 34 pediatric patients, there were 31 males and 3 females, with 2 on the right side and 32 on the left side. Of these cases, 24 polyps were located at the ureteropelvic junction, while seven were found in the upper segment of the ureter and three in its middle segment. Patients' ages ranged from 4 years and 3 months to 15 years, with a median age of 8 years and 6 months. All children presented with varying degrees of hydronephrosis, and preoperative clinical symptoms included ipsilateral flank or abdominal pain, hematuria, and other discomfort. Preoperative examinations mainly comprised ultrasound, intravenous pyelography, CT, or magnetic resonance urography imaging studies, as well as diuretic renography. All pediatric patients underwent laparoscopic excision of the polyp segment of the ureter, followed by renal pelvis ureteroplasty or ureter-to-ureter anastomosis. Results: All patients underwent surgery without conversion to open surgery. The surgical duration ranged from 72 to 313 minutes, with an average of 179.5 minutes. The average intraoperative blood loss was 14 mL. Postoperatively, one patient experienced leakage at the anastomotic site; however, no other significant complications occurred during or after the procedure. Postoperative histopathology confirmed the presence of FEPs in the ureter for all cases. All patients experienced a favorable postoperative recovery, with hospitalization periods ranging from 3 to 16 days and an average stay of 8.6 days. A Double-J stent was inserted in all patients for a duration of 1 to 2 months after surgery, and upon removal, follow-up color Doppler ultrasound revealed reduced hydronephrosis within 1 to 3 months. Follow-up examinations were conducted at intervals ranging from 3 to 108 months postsurgery, with an average follow-up time of 42.2 months, during which no recurrence of ureteral polyps or symptoms such as pain and hematuria was observed. Conclusions: The findings of this study demonstrate that laparoscopic excision of the polyp segment of the ureter, renal pelvis ureteroplasty, and ureter-to-ureter anastomosis represent safe and effective treatment modalities for pediatric FEPs in the ureters. This technique offers several advantages, including minimal invasiveness, rapid recovery, and definitive therapeutic efficacy, which effectively alleviate clinical symptoms and improve hydronephrosis.

Outcome analysis of early surgery and conservative treatment in neonates and infants with severe hydronephrosis.

OBJECTIVE: The treatment strategy and timing of ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) in infants remain controversial. This study aimed to compare the effect of early surgical treatment (EST) and conservative treatment (CT) on neonates and infants with UPJO and their recovery of renal function and morphology. METHODS: Eighty neonates and infants with severe hydronephrosis were enrolled in this study. They received early pyeloureteroplasty or CT. Diethylenetriamine pentaacetate was used to assess renal function. RESULTS: There were no significant differences in renal function or renal indices at baseline between the two groups. At 3 and 6 months of follow-up, the anteroposterior diameter of the renal pelvis and the Society of Fetal Urology grade in the EST surgery group were significantly lower compared with those at baseline. The thickness of the renal cortex was greater in the EST group than in the CT group at 3 and 6 months of follow-up. After follow-up for 6 months, renal function in the EST group was significantly better than that in the CT group. CONCLUSION: EST accelerates the recovery of renal morphological and functional indices in neonates and infants with severe hydronephrosis.

The application of pyeloureteroplasty in the treatment of children with affected kidney function less than 10％ / 中华泌尿外科杂志

Objective To determine the efficacy and long-term outcome of pyeloureteroplasty in the ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) patients with poor kidney function(＜ 10％).Methods The data of UPJO patients with poor kidney function treated from January 2006 to September 2016,was retrospectively analyzed.The renal function ＜ 10％ undergoing pyeloureteroplasty were included.Ipsilateral vesicoureteric reflux,ureterovesical junction obstruction and renal dysplasia were excluded.39 patients was enrolled.There were 31 boys and 8 girls.The mean age at surgery was 3.1 years old (range 7 months-14 years).There were 36 primary UPJO and 3 extrinsic vessel cases.Twenty-seven cases of UPJO in left side,9 cases in right side,and 1 case in bilateral side.The preoperative examination included ultrasound,intravenous pyelography (IVU) and 99 mTc DTPA renography.Mean anteroposterior diameter of pelvis was (5.5 ± 2.4) cm before operation (range 3.4-7.4cm);IVU showed non visualized kidney or rim sign.The ill kidneys' mean renal function was (3.25 ± 2.78) ％ (range 0-9％).Results Open pyeloureteroplasty were performed in the 38 patients,additional nephrectomy was required in 1 because of repeated urinary infection,while the other patients had good prognosis,nephrostomy was kept until 2-3 days' successful clipping.Laparoscope pyeloplasty were performed in one patient with double-J.The patient had urinary infection post operation and was cured.The postoperative examination included ultrasound,intravenous pyelography and 99mTc DTPA renography were performed after 3-6 months.Mean anteroposterior diameter of pelvis was (3.2 ± 1.9) cm (range 2.1-4.5 cm);Intravenous urography showed visualized kidney;Mean renal function was (18.16 ± 13.17)％ (9％-27％).There was significant difference between preoperational and postoperational evaluation of renography and pelvis (P ＜ 0.05).There was no correlation between the changed renal function and age (P ＞ 0.05).The mean follow-up time was 10.2 months (range 6-25 months).Conclusions Pyeloureteroplasty could be safe and feasible for the UPJO patients with renal function less than 10％,and could improve the renal function.

The retrospective analysis of extrinsic vessel induced ureteropelvic junction obstruction / 中华泌尿外科杂志

Objective To investigate the characteristic of extrinsic vessel ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO).Methods From January 2006 to September 2016,37 cases of extrinsic vessel UPJO were retrospective studied.The patients'mean age at surgery was 8.4 years old (range 3-14 years),with 33 boys and 4 girls (left UPJO 27 cases,right 10 cases).There were 3 cases found hydronephrosis during pregnancy and 29 had recurrent abdominal pain.Mean antemposterior diameter of pelvis was (3.1 ±1.2) cm,and renal parenchyma thickness was (0.6-± 0.4) cm.The preoperative ultrasound did not detcet extrinsic vessel,while intravenous pyelography (IVP) showed significant dilation of calyx in extrinsic vessel UPJO.Results All the patients were performed with pyeloureteroplasty,the ureter lumens were found stenosis in 13 cases by pathology,while the remaining cases were not.Mean follow-up time from last operation was 9.3 months (6 to 24 months).Only 1 patient had postoperative complication,which was urinary tract infection and cured by antibiotic therapy.No one need second operation.Three to 6 months after operation,the anteroposterior diameter of pelvis was (1.5-± 1.4) cm which was significantly lower than preoperative (P ＜ 0.05),and renal parenchyma thickness was (0.7 ± 0.33) cm,which was not significantly different with preoperative (P ＞ 0.05).IVP showed the patency of the anastomosis and good function of kidney.Conclusions The preoperative diagnosis of extrinsic vessel UPJO was difficult,the diagnostic rate of extrinsic vessel UPJO could be improved if we found the characteristics of abdominal pain history,ultrasound and IVP.Extrinsic vessel UPJO might be accompanied by the lumens stenosis,so pyeloureteroplasty was recommended.

The retrospective analysis of extrinsic vessel induced ureteropelvic junction obstruction / 中华泌尿外科杂志

Objective To investigate the characteristic of extrinsic vessel ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO).Methods From January 2006 to September 2016,37 cases of extrinsic vessel UPJO were retrospective studied.The patients'mean age at surgery was 8.4 years old (range 3-14 years),with 33 boys and 4 girls (left UPJO 27 cases,right 10 cases).There were 3 cases found hydronephrosis during pregnancy and 29 had recurrent abdominal pain.Mean antemposterior diameter of pelvis was (3.1 ±1.2) cm,and renal parenchyma thickness was (0.6-± 0.4) cm.The preoperative ultrasound did not detcet extrinsic vessel,while intravenous pyelography (IVP) showed significant dilation of calyx in extrinsic vessel UPJO.Results All the patients were performed with pyeloureteroplasty,the ureter lumens were found stenosis in 13 cases by pathology,while the remaining cases were not.Mean follow-up time from last operation was 9.3 months (6 to 24 months).Only 1 patient had postoperative complication,which was urinary tract infection and cured by antibiotic therapy.No one need second operation.Three to 6 months after operation,the anteroposterior diameter of pelvis was (1.5-± 1.4) cm which was significantly lower than preoperative (P ＜ 0.05),and renal parenchyma thickness was (0.7 ± 0.33) cm,which was not significantly different with preoperative (P ＞ 0.05).IVP showed the patency of the anastomosis and good function of kidney.Conclusions The preoperative diagnosis of extrinsic vessel UPJO was difficult,the diagnostic rate of extrinsic vessel UPJO could be improved if we found the characteristics of abdominal pain history,ultrasound and IVP.Extrinsic vessel UPJO might be accompanied by the lumens stenosis,so pyeloureteroplasty was recommended.

Follow-up and complication analysis of the single-port transumbilical laparoscopic pyeloureteroplasty / 中华泌尿外科杂志

Objective To summarize the complications of the single-port transumbilical laparoscopic pyeloureteroplasty.Methods From August 2009 to December 2014, 162 surgical procedures were performed in our institute with the single-port transumbilical laparoscopic pyeloureteroplasty.Medical records of each procedure were retrospectively evaluated.139 patients were male and 23 female, aged from 1 month to 14 years and the median age of 2 years.127 patients were operated on the left side and 32 on the right side.3 patients were operated on the bilateral side.All children were supplemented with preoperative ultrasound, renal dynamic imaging and MRU to identify the ureteropelvic junction obstruction.Intraoperative and postoperative complications were graded according to the Satava and Clavien classifications respectively.Major complications were defined as Satava grade Ⅱ or higher, and Clavien grade Ⅲ or higher.Results There was no injury of vascular or visceral organs and no blood transfusion, and there was no serious intraoperative complications.One hundred and forty-three cases were followed up, and 23 cases (16.1％)presented with postoperative fever (＞ 38 ℃C) (Clavien Ⅰ), 2 cases (1.4％) with urinary extravasation diagnosed by perirenal fluid collection(Clavien Ⅰ).All these cases recovered after being given symptomatic treatment.7 cases (4.9％) presented with postoperative repeated urinary infection (Clavien Ⅱ).5 cases received postoperative reoperation due to the obstruction of the anastomic site (Clavien Ⅲ b), and 2 cases were under debridement as the greater omentum was drawn out along with the negative pressure drainage tube(Clavien Ⅲ a).In summary, the incidence of severe postoperative complications was 4.9％.Conclusions Though there existed some postoperative complications of the single-port transumbilical laparoscopic pyeloureteroplasty, the incidence of serious complications was low and the overall prognosis could be good.

Laparoscopic pyeloplasty in the treatment of severe neonatal hydronephrosis / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

Objective To explore the feasibility and safety of laparoscopic pyeloplasty in the treatment of neonatal renal pelvis ureteraljunction obstruction(PUJO),and to analyze its preliminary experience.Methods From Jun.2009 to Apr.2012,11 neonates(9 boys and 2 girls) were recruited in this study.They were all detected by prenatal ultrasound and renal pelvis anteroposterior diameter was more than 3 cm.One week after birth,emission computed tomography(ECT) showed that split function of hydronephrotic kidneys were lower than 40％.All patients underwent laparoscopic dismembered pyeloplasty.Results All successful underwent laparoscopic dismembered pyeloplasty,no conversion to open surgery or additional Trocar,no intraoperative complications.The mean time of operation was 80 min,and blood loss was less than 10 mL,the mean postoperative hospital stay was 9 days.All patients were followed up for 6 to 36 months with ultrasound and ECT.The thickness of renal parenchyma increased,and 8 kidneys turned almost normal,the other's renal pelvis anteroposterior diameter was about 1.5 cm,renal pelvis anteroposterior was significantly reduced,and the scar was not obvious.Conclusions Laparoscopic ureteroplasty in the treatment of neonatal hydronephrosis is safe and feasible,and it is worthy of application in a large scale.Qperators need mastering laparoscopic suture technology,and then apply the technique from older children to neonates gradually.

A Clinical Observation of Pyeloureteroplasty / 대한비뇨기과학회지

A Clinical observation of 34 Patients who had taken pyeloureterolasty due to UPJ stricture during 11 years was made. Operative success rate in followed-up patients was 85% and success rate was dismembered pyeloplasty was 88%. Diminition of caliectasis was observed in 78% in 23 kidneys of 20 patients who had taken postoperative urogaraphy. Improved drainage on ureterogram was thought to be a more appropriate indicator than diminition of calietasis in postoperative radiologic evaluation of pyeloureteroplasty.

A Report of Two Cases with Pyelo-ureteroplasty / 대한비뇨기과학회지

Two cases with uretero-pelvic stricture of which the one was 15 year-old girl and the other was 10 month-old child, underwent pyelo-ureteroplasty by the technique of Foley YV plasty, was reported.