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Treatment Options
Non-cancerous kidney conditions such as a kidney obstruction, also called blockage of the ureter, can usually be treated by removing the obstruction. Surgery to treat the condition (known as pyeloplasty) may be used depending on the type of blockage.
Kidney surgery can be performed using an open approach, meaning doctors must make a large abdominal incision. In fact, open surgery is the gold standard treatment for certain ureteral blockages.1 Another approach is conventional laparoscopic surgery. Laparoscopy is less invasive but limits the surgeon's dexterity, vision and control due to the instruments used during surgery.
da Vinci® Surgery for Kidney Obstruction
If your doctor recommends surgery to treat a kidney obstruction, you may be a candidate for da Vinci® Surgery. To remove the blockage in the urinary system, your doctor will reattach the healthy part of the kidney to the healthy part of the ureter – the narrow tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
da Vinci Surgery uses state-of-the-art technology to help your doctor perform a more precise operation than conventional surgery. It offers several potential benefits over traditional open and laparoscopic surgery, including:
- Shorter operation2,3
- Less blood loss2,3
- Less pain2,3
- Shorter hospital stay2,3
This procedure is performed using the da Vinci Surgical System, a state-of-the-art surgical platform. By overcoming the limits of both traditional open and laparoscopic surgery, da Vinci is changing the experience of surgery for people around the world.
If you are facing kidney surgery, talk to a doctor who performs da Vinci Surgery. To find a da Vinci surgeon, use our surgeon locator.
As with any surgery, these benefits cannot be guaranteed since surgery is specific to each patient, condition and procedure. It is important to talk to your doctor about all treatment options, including the risks and benefits. This information can help you make the best decision for your situation.
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Bansal P, Gupta A, Mongha R, Narayan S, Kundu A K , Chakraborty S C , Das R K , Bera M K. Laparoscopic versus open pyeloplasty: Comparison of two surgical approaches- a single centre experience of three years. J Minim Access Surg. 2008 Jul–Sep; 4(3): 76–79.
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Hemal AK, Mukherjee S, Singh K; Laparoscopic pyeloplasty versus robotic pyeloplasty ureteropelvic junction obstruction: a series of 60 cases performed by a single surgeon.
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Lee R, Retik A, Borer J, Peters C; Pediatric Robot Assisted Laparoscopic Dismembered Pyeloplasty: Comparison With a Cohort of Open Surgery. The Journal of Urology, Vol. 175, 683-687, February 2006.
While clinical studies support the effectiveness of the da Vinci Surgical System when used in minimally invasive surgery, individual results may vary. There are no guarantees of outcome. All surgeries involve the risk of major complications. Before you decide on surgery, discuss treatment options with your doctor. Understanding the risks of each treatment can help you make the best decision for your individual situation. Surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System may not be appropriate for every individual; it may not be applicable to your condition. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits. Only your doctor can determine whether da Vinci Surgery is appropriate for your situation. The clinical information and opinions, including any inaccuracies expressed in this material by patients or doctor about da Vinci Surgery are not necessarily those of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. and should not be considered as substitute for medical advice provided by your doctor. All people depicted unless otherwise noted are models. © 2012 Intuitive Surgical. All rights reserved. Intuitive, Intuitive Surgical, da Vinci, da Vinci S, da Vinci Si, Single-Site, InSite, TilePro and EndoWrist are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intuitive Surgical. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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