Our experience on management of failed pediatric pyeloplasty
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In brief
In brief
This retrospective study of 40 children evaluates salvage procedures for failed pyeloplasty, comparing redo pyeloplasty, endopyelotomy, and balloon dilatation. Redo pyeloplasty achieved the highest success rate (78.9%) for recurrent ureteropelvic junction obstruction, though minimally invasive alternatives may benefit selected patients.
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Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of the study was to assess the outcomes of salvage procedures after failed pediatric pyeloplasty. Recurrent ureteropelvic junction obstruction treatment is a difficult course. The salvage surgery is more challenging in the pediatric population. We aimed to assess the outcomes of salvage procedures after failed pediatric pyeloplasty to determine the most efficient surgical intervention.
Methods
40 children with 41 renal units who have been treated for recurrent ureteropelvic junction obstruction after pyeloplasty were analyzed retrospectively. The outcomes of all initial and sequent interventions were assessed including redo pyeloplasty, endopyelotomy and balloon dilatation.
Results
Children’s mean age at initial intervention for failed pyeloplasty was 45.9 (± 46.4) months. Our mean follow-up time after the initial intervention was 46.9 (± 46.6) months. The success rate of our initial treatment methods was 48.7% (20/41). Although redo pyeloplasty was the most successful intervention (83.3%) than DJS placement (45.5%), endopyelotomy (50%) and balloon dilatation (30.8%), the statistical difference was not significant in the initial operations. The overall success rates of redo pyeloplasty, double-J stent placement, endopyelotomy and balloon dilatation were 78.9%, 46.1%, 38.8% and 29.4%, respectively (p < 0.05).
Conclusions
Redo pyeloplasty provides the best improvement in recurrent ureteropelvic junction obstruction in children. In selected patients, minimal invasive methods such as endopyelotomy and balloon dilatation offer alternative treatment.