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Review
. 2021 Feb;48(1):91-101.
doi: 10.1016/j.ucl.2020.09.001. Epub 2020 Nov 5.

Robotic Ureteral Reconstruction

Alice Drain  1 , Min Suk Jun  2 , Lee C Zhao  3
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Robotic Ureteral Reconstruction

Alice Drain et al. Urol Clin North Am. 2021 Feb.

Abstract

Robotically assisted laparoscopic techniques may be used for proximal and distal ureteral strictures. Distal strictures may be approached with ureteroneocystotomy, psoas hitch, and Boari flap. Ureteroureterostomy, buccal mucosa graft ureteroplasty, and appendiceal flap ureteroplasty are viable techniques for strictures anywhere along the ureter. Ileal ureteral substitution is reserved for more extensive disease, and autotransplantation is reserved for salvage situations.

Keywords: Appendiceal flap; Buccal mucosa; Ileal ureter; Retrocaval ureter; Robot; Ureteral reimplant; Ureteral stricture; Ureteroureterostomy.

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Disclosure L.C. Zhao is a consultant for Intuitive Surgical. M.S. Jun and A. Drain do not have any conflicts of interest to declare.

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