Laparoscopic vesicopsoas hitch for infiltrative ureteral endometriosis

Nezhat CH, C H Nezhat, F R Nezhat, Nezhat FR, Farr Nezhat, Freiha F, F Freiha, Fvad Freiha, Camran Nezhat, Nezhat CR, C R Nezhat
Fertility and Sterility · 1999 · vol. 71(2) , pp. 376–379 · doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(98)00429-4 · PMID:9988415 · W2012114376
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This paper describes the laparoscopic vesicopsoas hitch procedure for treating infiltrative ureteral endometriosis, a condition where the ureter is obstructed by endometrial tissue.

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ObjectiveTo report the technique and outcome of a laparoscopic vesicopsoas hitch used for the treatment of infiltrative ureteral endometriosis.DesignCase report.SettingA tertiary care center.Patient(s)A 36-year-old woman with infiltrative endometriosis of the ureter.Intervention(s)A laparoscopic vesicopsoas hitch.Main outcome measure(s)The return of normal ureteral function as measured by IV pyelography and ultrasonography.Result(s)After partial ureteral resection, it was noted that a tension-free anastomosis to the bladder was not possible. Thus, a laparoscopic vesicopsoas hitch was performed.Conclusion(s)A vesicopsoas hitch can be performed successfully by laparoscopy.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Laparoscopy Ureteral Diseases Adult Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Recurrence Ultrasonography Ureteral Diseases Ureteral Diseases Urography

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