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ArticleUrology case reports2024

Robot-assisted staged bilateral reno-lymphatic disconnection for massive idiopathic chyluria: A case report.

Sonia Costantino, Francesca Montanaro, Alberto Bianchi, Greta Pettenuzzo, Riccardo Bertolo, Maria Angela Cerruto, Alessandro Veccia, Alessandro Antonelli

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Sonia CostantinoDepartment of Urology, AOUI Borgo Trento Hospital, Verona, Italy.
Francesca MontanaroDepartment of Urology, AOUI Borgo Trento Hospital, Verona, Italy.
Alberto BianchiDepartment of Urology, AOUI Borgo Trento Hospital, Verona, Italy.
Greta PettenuzzoDepartment of Urology, AOUI Borgo Trento Hospital, Verona, Italy.
Riccardo BertoloDepartment of Urology, AOUI Borgo Trento Hospital, Verona, Italy.
Maria Angela CerrutoDepartment of Urology, AOUI Borgo Trento Hospital, Verona, Italy.
Alessandro VecciaDepartment of Urology, AOUI Borgo Trento Hospital, Verona, Italy.
Alessandro AntonelliDepartment of Urology, AOUI Borgo Trento Hospital, Verona, Italy.

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Abstract

Chyluria, an abnormal lymphatic disorder, results in excessive abdominal lymph drainage into the urinary system, causing protein loss, nutritional deficiencies, and immune issues. Mainly linked to parasitic infections in developed countries, non-parasitic causes like trauma or tumors are rare. Typically appearing in adults with bilateral involvement, management options include conservative or surgical approaches. We present the case of a 13-year-old with congenital chyluria, treated with robot-assisted staged reno-lymphatic disconnection after failed interventional radiology. Bilateral scleroangiography followed, leading to persistently milky urine for a month. Finally, urine clarity improved, correlating with better urinalysis, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach.

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Case reportChyluriaMilky urinePediatricRobotic surgery

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