Presented by: Ezra Shoen MD
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Introduction

A review of the literature supporting ureterureterostomy (UU) for treatment of duplicated ureteral systems in children and the current state of minimally invasive techniques.

Materials

A literature search was performed. Original publications dating back to 1886 were identified. Over 100 years of clinical descriptions of ureteroureterostomy and its utilization to treat duplicated ureters were reviewed.

Results

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The first ureteroureterostomy for a duplicated system was performed in 1928. It was not until 1965 that a series was published for ureteroureterostomy in children. The shift to minimally invade techniques occurred in 2007.

Conclusion

Regardless of the technique (open, laparoscopic, robotic) 100 years of experience demonstrates that Ureteroureterostomy is a highly successful surgical option. The refining the robotic technique has added the benefits of minimally invasive surgery to the Ureteroureterostomy.

Funding

No disclosures

Lead Authors

Jeffrey Stock, MD
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Co-Authors

Shirin Razdan, MD
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai