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Pyeloplasty

Surgical Procedure

Pyeloplasty is a type of surgical procedure performed to treat a ureteropelvic junction obstruction, when the affected kidney retains adequate residual function.

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Standard of Care 1
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Surgical 2
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Hydronephrosis, Conditions

Pyeloplasty repairs the ureteropelvic junction to relieve hydronephrosis caused by obstruction.

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1. Wikipedia
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  • Status: Standard of Care
2. Pyeloplasty (Wikipedia)
  • Lead
    Pyeloplasty is a type of surgical procedure performed to treat an uretero-pelvic junction obstruction if residual renal function is adequate.
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyeloplasty, lead section
    Pyeloplasty is a type of surgical procedure performed to treat an uretero-pelvic junction obstruction if residual renal function is adequate.
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