What is a laparoscopic pyeloplasty?
A pyeloplasty is a laparoscopic kidney surgery procedure used to correct a kidney ureteropelvic junction obstruction.
When is this procedure used?
Laparoscopic pyeloplasty is suitable for patients with ureteropelvic junction obstruction of the kidney.
What does this procedure involve?
Unlike a conventional open pyeloplasty, laparoscopic pyeloplasty surgery requires only several small incisions. Through these incisions, a surgeon uses a powerful endoscope – a tiny camera – and specialized surgical instruments to conduct the operation and repair the kidney.
How long does this surgery take?
This laparoscopic kidney surgery takes approximately 2 to 3 hours, and the hospital stay is usually just overnight.
What are the advantages of this procedure?
- Reduced hospital stay (one day in younger, healthy patients) and faster healing
- Less postoperative pain and less need for pain medication
- Quicker return to normal activity and work
- Smaller incisions and less scarring
How long has Cleveland Clinic been performing laparoscopic pyeloplasties ?
Cleveland Clinic has been performing laparoscopic pyeloplasties since 2001. Cleveland Clinic now offers laparoscopic options for a majority of kidney surgeries and has, by far, the most experience with laparoscopic kidney surgery in the United States.
