Ureteropelvic junction obstruction does not spare even the ectopic kidney

Shorya Katiyar; Intezar Ahmed; Bijay Kumar Suman; Jagdish B.; Rohan Saini

doi:10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20250783

Authors

Shorya Katiyar All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
Intezar Ahmed All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
Bijay Kumar Suman All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
Jagdish B. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
Rohan Saini All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20250783

Keywords:

Ureteropelvic junction obstruction, Ectopic kidney, Anomalous kidney, Robotic dismembered pyeloplasty, DJ stent insertion

Abstract

Robotic pyeloplasty for ureteropelvic junction obstruction is widely being done, but for anomalous kidneys, it is a bit challenging due to abnormal anatomy. The ectopic kidney lies outside renal fossa so the operative challenges it poses are a malrotation kidney, associated vascular anomalies, and short ureter complicating not only access but also the reconstruction. We present a case of right ectopic kidney with gross hydronephrosis due to pelvic ureteric junction obstruction. We further discuss the surgical challenges faced during its management and further outcome.

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