ArticleEuropean urology open science2025
Complex Ureteral Reconstruction via Open or Robotic Ureteroplasty with a Buccal Mucosa Onlay Graft: A Two-center Comparison.
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- Ileal ureter replacement versus kidney autotransplantation for complex ureteral strictures in the robotic era: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Robotic-assisted versus laparoscopic and open buccal mucosa graft ureteroplasty for complex ureteral strictures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Pooled it
- From buccal mucosa to appendix: a bibliometric and evidence-maturity analysis of autologous tissue-based robot-assisted ureteral reconstruction.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Review
- Mapping the global landscape of robot-assisted upper urinary tract reconstruction: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis.Translational andrology and urology · 2026Article
- Oral mucosa graft ureteroplasty: defining its role in complex ureteral reconstruction.Current opinion in urology · 2026Review
- Robotic buccal mucosal graft ureteroplasty: a contemporary multi-institutional experience.World journal of urology · 2026Article
- From cheek to ureter: initial experience and learning curve of single-port robotic buccal mucosa graft ureteroplasty for complex strictures.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- Autologous Tissue Substitutes for Ureteral Reconstruction: A Systematic Review of Surgical Techniques and Outcomes.European urology open science · 2026Review
- Quality assessment of robotic repair of benign ureteral strictures A Canadian, single-center experience.Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada · 2026Article
- Ureteral stricture: current treatment algorithm and key surgical principles in the robotic upper urinary tract reconstruction era.World journal of urology · 2026Review
- Robot-assisted Buccal Mucosa Graft Ureteroplasty for Ureteral Stricture: A European Multicenter Case Series.European urology open science · 2026Article
- Clinical outcomes and quality of life assessment of fully laparoscopic appendiceal flap and tongue mucosa ureteroplasty for complex ureteral strictures.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Current Status and Future Perspectives of Robotic-Assisted Redo Pyeloplasty for Recurrent Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction.International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association · 2025Review
- Clinical outcomes and health-related quality of life assessment following minimally invasive reconstructive surgery for benign ureteral strictures.World journal of urology · 2025Article
- Robot-assisted conversion of ureterocutaneous stoma to ileal conduit: a novel option for patients with post-cystectomy cutaneous diversion complicated by ureteral stricture and recurrent infections.Frontiers in urology · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background and objective: Management of a long proximal ureteral stricture is challenging. Buccal mucosal graft (BMG) ureteroplasty is a reliable technique for ureteral reconstruction that avoids the morbidity of bowel interposition or autotransplantation. We compared open and robotic BMG ureteroplasty in a two-center study. Methods: We compared prospectively recorded data for 26 patients who underwent robotic or open BMG ureteroplasty at two academic institutions. Stricture location and length, previous reconstructive interventions, complications, and success rates were assessed and compared. A descriptive statistical analysis was performed. Key findings and limitations: We compared ten patients in the robotic group and 16 in the open group. Stricture location had similar distributions in the open versus robotic group (pelvic junction, 25% vs 20%; proximal ureter, 56.3% vs 60%; middle ureter, 18.7% vs 20%). Median stricture length was significantly longer in the robotic group (26 vs 17 mm; Conclusions and clinical implications: We observed high success rates and low perioperative morbidity for both open and robotic BMG ureteroplasty. The robotic approach was associated with significantly lower intraoperative blood loss. Patient summary: Narrowing of the ureter, which is the tube draining urine from the kidney into the bladder, may need surgical treatment. For reconstruction of long segments, use of a tissue graft from the inside of the mouth is an effective surgical option. Robot-assisted surgery is as safe as open surgery and is associated with lower blood loss.
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