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Case Report
Robotic ureteroureterostomy for correction of a retrocaval ureter
1 Detroit Medical Center Urology Residency, Harper Professional Building, 4160 John R St., Suite 1017, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
2 Kansas City University College of Ostopathic Medicine, 1750 Independence Ave., Kansas City, MO 64106, USA
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Detroit Medical Center Urology Residency, Harper Professional Building, 4160 John R St., Suite 1017, Detroit, MI 48201,
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Article ID: 100039Z15FS2024
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Sarfo F, Limback K, Sarver J, Anderson BG. Robotic ureteroureterostomy for correction of a retrocaval ureter. J Case Rep Images Urol 2024;9(1):1–4.ABSTRACT
Introduction: Retrocaval ureter is a rare condition identified in the adult patient usually revealing dilation of the proximal ureter as it passes posterior to the inferior vena cava. The presentation can vary from incidental radiographic findings to declining renal function secondary to hydronephrosis. Management of a retrocaval ureter typically involves surgery in patients who have symptoms or deterioration in renal function.
Case Report: This case report explores the diagnosis and treatment of a retrocaval ureter in a 34-year-old male who was referred to Urology after the detection of right-sided hydronephrosis on computed tomography (CT). Further management included a confirmatory CT, diuretic renogram, and retrograde pyelogram before definitive treatment with robotic ureteroureterostomy.
Conclusion: This case report explores the surgical steps to a robotic-assisted ureteroureterostomy to treat a retrocaval ureter that resulted in significant hydronephrosis and flank pain.
Keywords: Reconstruction, Robotics, Ureteropelvic junction, Urological surgery
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Frank Sarfo - Conception of the work, Design of the work, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Drafting the work, Revising the work critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published, Agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.
Kylie Limback - Conception of the work, Design of the work, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Drafting the work, Revising the work critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published, Agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.
Jordan Sarver - Conception of the work, Design of the work, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Drafting the work, Revising the work critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published, Agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.
Barrett G Anderson - Conception of the work, Design of the work, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Drafting the work, Revising the work critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published, Agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.
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