Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty Registry and Database

Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty: A Registry and Database

The gold standard for the treatment of ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) is the open pyeloplasty. As a minimally invasive alternative, many centers are currently offering laparoscopic pyeloplasty (LP) as primary therapy for UPJOs. Recent data has shown that laparoscopic pyeloplasty has comparable success rates to open pyeloplasties and produces durable results. The researchers are compiling a registry and database to review outcomes of laparoscopic pyeloplasty patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male or female patients of Methodist Urology in Indianapolis, IN over the age of 18 with ureteropelvic junction obstruction

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients unable to give informed consent
• Patients with active bleeding diatheses
• Women who are pregnant or in whom pregnancy status cannot be confirmed
• Patients with medical conditions precluding laparoscopy
• Patients with active urinary tract infection