Robotic pyeloplasty
Robotic pyeloplasty Robot assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty What is Pyeloplasty? A pyeloplasty is an operation to correct a PEU obstruction, where the tube connecting the kidney to the bladder (bladder) is narrowed at its junction with the kidney and does what? Which helps the kidney to drain properly and hence enhances its function. How is it done? The operation can be performed by the well-known open approach or keyhole surgery and can be done with or without robotic assistance. What is the open pyeloplasty procedure? Open pyeloplasty is a surgery in which a surgeon drains your kidney using a 12-18 cm incision to improve kidney function. What is Robotic Assisted Surgery? This is a technique where a robotic console is placed next to you. 3 robotic arms are attached to the console; Two are for instrument attachment and the other arm is for a high-magnification 3D camera so the surgeon can see your abdomen(s). The two robotic arms have the ability to hold various instruments attach