Pyeloplasty
Pyeloplasty
Pyeloplasty (pronounced: pie-low-plas-tee) is a surgical procedure to correct a condition known as Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction (UPJO).
Etymology
The term "Pyeloplasty" is derived from the Greek words "pyelo" which means "renal pelvis" and "plasty" which means "repair".
Definition
Pyeloplasty is a reconstructive surgery of the renal pelvis to drain and decompress the kidney, usually performed to treat UPJO, a condition where the flow of urine from the kidney to the ureter is blocked.
Procedure
During a Pyeloplasty, the surgeon removes the obstructed part of the ureter and the renal pelvis and then reattaches the healthy part of the ureter to the renal pelvis. This procedure can be performed using open surgery, laparoscopic surgery, or robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery.
Related Terms
- Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction: A condition where the flow of urine from the kidney to the ureter is blocked.
- Renal Pelvis: The funnel-like part of the ureter in the kidney.
- Ureter: The duct by which urine passes from the kidney to the bladder.
- Laparoscopic Surgery: A surgical technique in which operations are performed through small incisions.
- Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery: A type of minimally invasive surgery where operations are performed through small incisions using a robotic surgical system.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pyeloplasty
- Wikipedia's article - Pyeloplasty
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