Transabdominal approach laparoscopic ureteral reimplantation at the top of the bladder for the treatment of primary obstructive megaureter

BackgroundCongenital primary obstructive megaureter (POM) is characterized by distal ureteral obstruction, leading to ureteral dilation, hydronephrosis, and potential renal impairment. Surgical intervention is necessary for severe hydronephrosis (SFU grade III–IV) or progressive renal decline. Open...

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Main Authors: Xianhui Shang, Zhen Luo, Yingbo Li, Guangxu Zhou, Yuchen Mao, Hongyang Tan, Kaiyi Mao, Peng Zhao, Cao Wang, Zhu Jin, Yuanmei Liu
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author Xianhui Shang
Xianhui Shang
Zhen Luo
Zhen Luo
Yingbo Li
Yingbo Li
Guangxu Zhou
Guangxu Zhou
Yuchen Mao
Yuchen Mao
Hongyang Tan
Hongyang Tan
Kaiyi Mao
Kaiyi Mao
Peng Zhao
Peng Zhao
Cao Wang
Cao Wang
Zhu Jin
Zhu Jin
Yuanmei Liu
Yuanmei Liu
author_facet Xianhui Shang
Xianhui Shang
Zhen Luo
Zhen Luo
Yingbo Li
Yingbo Li
Guangxu Zhou
Guangxu Zhou
Yuchen Mao
Yuchen Mao
Hongyang Tan
Hongyang Tan
Kaiyi Mao
Kaiyi Mao
Peng Zhao
Peng Zhao
Cao Wang
Cao Wang
Zhu Jin
Zhu Jin
Yuanmei Liu
Yuanmei Liu
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description BackgroundCongenital primary obstructive megaureter (POM) is characterized by distal ureteral obstruction, leading to ureteral dilation, hydronephrosis, and potential renal impairment. Surgical intervention is necessary for severe hydronephrosis (SFU grade III–IV) or progressive renal decline. Open ureteral reimplantation is the standard treatment but is associated with significant surgical trauma and prolonged recovery. This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of transabdominal laparoscopic ureteral reimplantation (TALUR) at the posterior wall-bladder dome and compares its outcomes with the Politano procedure.MethodsThis retrospective, single-center study included pediatric POM patients who underwent ureteral reimplantation at the Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University from October 2019 to December 2023. Patients were assigned to the TALUR group (n = 21) or the Politano group (n = 20). Preoperative imaging, including renal ultrasound, magnetic resonance urography (MRU), and voiding cystourethrography (VCUG), confirmed the diagnosis. Primary endpoints included postoperative distal ureteral diameter, renal pelvic diameter, surgical success rate, perioperative complications, hospital stay, and vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) incidence. Follow-up assessments included ultrasound, MRU, and VCUG.ResultsAll procedures were successfully completed without conversion to open surgery. The TALUR group had a significantly shorter operative time (76.5 ± 12.6 min) compared to the Politano group (95.7 ± 14.8 min, P < 0.05). Postoperatively, distal ureteral diameter decreased from 14.6 ± 3.7 mm–4.8 ± 2.1 mm (P < 0.05), and renal pelvic dilation improved from 24.7 ± 5.3 mm–12.3 ± 2.6 mm (P < 0.05). The TALUR group had a shorter hospital stay (4.5 ± 0.5 vs. 6.1 ± 0.7 days, P < 0.05). Follow-up MRU showed improved ureteral patency and resolution of hydronephrosis. VCUG at six months showed mild VUR in two TALUR patients (9.5%) and one Politano patient (5.0%), all resolving within one year.ConclusionTALUR is a safe and effective minimally invasive technique for pediatric POM. Compared to the Politano procedure, TALUR offers shorter operative time, faster recovery, and comparable efficacy. Further large-scale studies are required to confirm its long-term effectiveness.
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spelling doaj-art-6bc2cd30f38d49d999213a6c018f38e42025-08-20T03:17:54ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Pediatrics2296-23602025-04-011310.3389/fped.2025.15524331552433Transabdominal approach laparoscopic ureteral reimplantation at the top of the bladder for the treatment of primary obstructive megaureterXianhui Shang0Xianhui Shang1Zhen Luo2Zhen Luo3Yingbo Li4Yingbo Li5Guangxu Zhou6Guangxu Zhou7Yuchen Mao8Yuchen Mao9Hongyang Tan10Hongyang Tan11Kaiyi Mao12Kaiyi Mao13Peng Zhao14Peng Zhao15Cao Wang16Cao Wang17Zhu Jin18Zhu Jin19Yuanmei Liu20Yuanmei Liu21Department of Pediatric Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, ChinaDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Guizhou Children’s Hospital, Zunyi, ChinaDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, ChinaDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Guizhou Children’s Hospital, Zunyi, ChinaDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, ChinaDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Guizhou Children’s Hospital, Zunyi, ChinaDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, ChinaDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Guizhou Children’s Hospital, Zunyi, ChinaDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, ChinaDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Guizhou Children’s Hospital, Zunyi, ChinaDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, ChinaDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Guizhou Children’s Hospital, Zunyi, ChinaDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, ChinaDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Guizhou Children’s Hospital, Zunyi, ChinaDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, ChinaDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Guizhou Children’s Hospital, Zunyi, ChinaDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, ChinaDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Guizhou Children’s Hospital, Zunyi, ChinaDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, ChinaDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Guizhou Children’s Hospital, Zunyi, ChinaDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, ChinaDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Guizhou Children’s Hospital, Zunyi, ChinaBackgroundCongenital primary obstructive megaureter (POM) is characterized by distal ureteral obstruction, leading to ureteral dilation, hydronephrosis, and potential renal impairment. Surgical intervention is necessary for severe hydronephrosis (SFU grade III–IV) or progressive renal decline. Open ureteral reimplantation is the standard treatment but is associated with significant surgical trauma and prolonged recovery. This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of transabdominal laparoscopic ureteral reimplantation (TALUR) at the posterior wall-bladder dome and compares its outcomes with the Politano procedure.MethodsThis retrospective, single-center study included pediatric POM patients who underwent ureteral reimplantation at the Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University from October 2019 to December 2023. Patients were assigned to the TALUR group (n = 21) or the Politano group (n = 20). Preoperative imaging, including renal ultrasound, magnetic resonance urography (MRU), and voiding cystourethrography (VCUG), confirmed the diagnosis. Primary endpoints included postoperative distal ureteral diameter, renal pelvic diameter, surgical success rate, perioperative complications, hospital stay, and vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) incidence. Follow-up assessments included ultrasound, MRU, and VCUG.ResultsAll procedures were successfully completed without conversion to open surgery. The TALUR group had a significantly shorter operative time (76.5 ± 12.6 min) compared to the Politano group (95.7 ± 14.8 min, P < 0.05). Postoperatively, distal ureteral diameter decreased from 14.6 ± 3.7 mm–4.8 ± 2.1 mm (P < 0.05), and renal pelvic dilation improved from 24.7 ± 5.3 mm–12.3 ± 2.6 mm (P < 0.05). The TALUR group had a shorter hospital stay (4.5 ± 0.5 vs. 6.1 ± 0.7 days, P < 0.05). Follow-up MRU showed improved ureteral patency and resolution of hydronephrosis. VCUG at six months showed mild VUR in two TALUR patients (9.5%) and one Politano patient (5.0%), all resolving within one year.ConclusionTALUR is a safe and effective minimally invasive technique for pediatric POM. Compared to the Politano procedure, TALUR offers shorter operative time, faster recovery, and comparable efficacy. Further large-scale studies are required to confirm its long-term effectiveness.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2025.1552433/fullcongenital primary obstructive megaureter (POM)transabdominal laparoscopic ureteral reimplantation (TALUR)politano procedureposterior wall-bladder domehydronephrosisvesicoureteral reflux (VUR)
spellingShingle Xianhui Shang
Xianhui Shang
Zhen Luo
Zhen Luo
Yingbo Li
Yingbo Li
Guangxu Zhou
Guangxu Zhou
Yuchen Mao
Yuchen Mao
Hongyang Tan
Hongyang Tan
Kaiyi Mao
Kaiyi Mao
Peng Zhao
Peng Zhao
Cao Wang
Cao Wang
Zhu Jin
Zhu Jin
Yuanmei Liu
Yuanmei Liu
Transabdominal approach laparoscopic ureteral reimplantation at the top of the bladder for the treatment of primary obstructive megaureter
Frontiers in Pediatrics
congenital primary obstructive megaureter (POM)
transabdominal laparoscopic ureteral reimplantation (TALUR)
politano procedure
posterior wall-bladder dome
hydronephrosis
vesicoureteral reflux (VUR)
title Transabdominal approach laparoscopic ureteral reimplantation at the top of the bladder for the treatment of primary obstructive megaureter
title_full Transabdominal approach laparoscopic ureteral reimplantation at the top of the bladder for the treatment of primary obstructive megaureter
title_fullStr Transabdominal approach laparoscopic ureteral reimplantation at the top of the bladder for the treatment of primary obstructive megaureter
title_full_unstemmed Transabdominal approach laparoscopic ureteral reimplantation at the top of the bladder for the treatment of primary obstructive megaureter
title_short Transabdominal approach laparoscopic ureteral reimplantation at the top of the bladder for the treatment of primary obstructive megaureter
title_sort transabdominal approach laparoscopic ureteral reimplantation at the top of the bladder for the treatment of primary obstructive megaureter
topic congenital primary obstructive megaureter (POM)
transabdominal laparoscopic ureteral reimplantation (TALUR)
politano procedure
posterior wall-bladder dome
hydronephrosis
vesicoureteral reflux (VUR)
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2025.1552433/full
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