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Observational studyInternational urology and nephrology2024

Long-term outcome of retroperitoneoscopic one-trocar-assisted pyeloplasty: a single-center and single-surgeon experience.

Quang Thanh Nguyen, Thuy Mai Nguyen, Dung Anh Le, Luan Vo Mac Nguyen, Trang Thu Dang, Son Hoang Nguyen, Vy Huynh Khanh Nguyen, Liem Thanh Nguyen

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Observational study in International urology and nephrology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06349161 (Long-term Outcome of Retroperitoneoscopic One-trocar-assisted Pyeloplasty), which is not on this map. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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Long-term Outcome of Retroperitoneoscopic One-trocar-assisted Pyeloplasty: A Single-center and Single-surgeon Experience

TypeobservationalSponsorNational Children's Hospital, VietnamRan2011 to 2024Enrolled70ConditionsUreteropelvic Junction ObstructionArmsOne-trocar-assisted pyeloplasty
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  1. Long-term renal function post-pyeloplasty: a systematic review.International urology and nephrology · 2025
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8 authors.

Quang Thanh NguyenDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, The National Hospital of Pediatrics, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Thuy Mai NguyenDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, The National Hospital of Pediatrics, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Dung Anh LeDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, The National Hospital of Pediatrics, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Luan Vo Mac NguyenCollege of Health Science, VinUniversity, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Trang Thu DangCollege of Health Science, VinUniversity, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Son Hoang NguyenCollege of Health Science, VinUniversity, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Vy Huynh Khanh NguyenCollege of Health Science, VinUniversity, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Liem Thanh NguyenVinmec Research Institute of Stem Cell and Gene Technology, Vinmec Health Care System, Vinmec Times City, Minh Khai, Hanoi, Vietnam. liemnhp@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4036-0161

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe aim of this study was to assess the long-term outcomes of retroperitoneoscopic one-trocar-assisted pyeloplasty (OTAP) for ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) in children.

methodsThis retrospective analysis included 70 pediatric cases, all under the age of 5, diagnosed with UPJO and treated with the OTAP technique between May 2011 and June 2013 by a single surgeon. A single 10 mm operative scope with a 5 mm working channel was utilized to mobilize the ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) and exteriorize it through the trocar insertion site. Subsequently, conventional Anderson-Hynes dismembered pyeloplasty was conducted extracorporeally. Patient's demographics, operative time, hospital stay, complications, and success rate were evaluated.

resultsSeventy pediatric patients (65 males and 5 females) underwent OTAP, with ages at the time of operation ranging from 1 month to 5 years (mean = 22.6 ± 18.6 months). The mean operative time was 74.8 ± 15.2 min. There was a significant reduction in the mean renal pelvis size from 34.3 ± 8.1 mm preoperatively to 13.8 ± 4.7 mm postoperatively (p < 0.05). Moreover, the mean differential renal function (DRF) increased from 47.9 ± 9.8% preoperatively to 51.2 ± 5.9% postoperatively (p < 0.05). All patients experienced an uneventful postoperative recovery, with a median hospital stay of 3.4 days. The success rate was 95.7%, with a median follow-up time of 75 months (range: 6-125 months).

conclusionOTAP is a safe and feasible minimally invasive technique to correct ureteropelvic junction obstruction in children. It could be considered as a treatment of choice for children under the age of 5 as it combines the advantages of open and retroperitoneoscopic pyeloplasty and presents excellent long-term outcomes. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT06349161 April 4th, 2024, retrospectively registered.

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Kidney PelvisLaparoscopyOperative TimeUreteral ObstructionChild, PreschoolFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansInfantLength of StayMaleRetroperitoneal SpaceRetrospective StudiesSurgical InstrumentsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeHydronephrosisLaparoscopicOne trocarPyeloplastyRetroperitoneoscopicUreteropelvic junction obstruction

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