Open AccessDoes preoperative function affect the outcome following pyeloplasty in poorly functioning kidneys among pediatric population?
Author(s) -
Sharanbasappa Rudrawadi,
Gaurav Kochhar,
Pallav Shekhar,
Prateek Jugalkishore Laddha
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of indian association of pediatric surgeons
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.306
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 1998-3891
pISSN - 0971-9261
DOI - 10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_141_20
Subject(s) - medicine , pyeloplasty , nephrectomy , renal function , surgery , retrospective cohort study , population , laparoscopy , hydronephrosis , kidney , urology , urinary system , environmental health
To determine the efficacy and outcome of pyeloplasty in poorly functioning kidneys in the pediatric population and whether pyeloplasty could be offered as an upfront procedure in such patient population, instead of nephrectomy.