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Ureteric reconstruction
Author(s) -
Stief C.G.,
Jonas U.,
Petry K.U.,
Sohn C.,
Bektas H.,
Klempnauer J.,
Chavan A.,
Galanski M.,
Montorsi F.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
bju international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 1464-4096
DOI - 10.1046/j.1464-410x.2003.03060.x
Subject(s) - ureter , medicine , blood supply , bridge (graph theory) , surgery , general surgery
SUMMARY Although the ureter is functionally simply a tube to transport urine, ureteric surgery requires detailed anatomical knowledge and advanced surgical skills, because the ureter has a delicate blood supply. Therefore, the urological surgeon must have distinct strategies available to bridge ureteric defects of various sites and lengths. Furthermore, handling during and after surgery should be individualized to the patient's pre‐ and intraoperative situation. In this review, the indications for reconstruction of a specific ureteric defect, the required techniques and postoperative recommendations are discussed.