Laparoscopic Ureteroureterostomy for Retrocaval Ureter Vladimir Mouraviev, Thomas J. Polascik  European Urology Supplements  Volume 5, Issue 5, Pages 466-469 (April 2006) DOI: 10.1016/j.eursup.2006.02.011 Copyright © 2006 Terms and Conditions

Fig. 1 Scheme of location for insertion of 3 ports for laparoscopic approach. European Urology Supplements 2006 5, 466-469DOI: (10.1016/j.eursup.2006.02.011) Copyright © 2006 Terms and Conditions

Fig. 2 Intraoperative laparoscopic findings: (a) probe pointing to dilated proximal ureter above obstruction; (b) probe pointing to normal distal ureter below obstruction. Arrow is pointing an inferior vena cava respectively. European Urology Supplements 2006 5, 466-469DOI: (10.1016/j.eursup.2006.02.011) Copyright © 2006 Terms and Conditions

Fig. 3 Intravenous pyelogram (IVP) preoperatively shows obstruction of mid-portion of ureter. European Urology Supplements 2006 5, 466-469DOI: (10.1016/j.eursup.2006.02.011) Copyright © 2006 Terms and Conditions

Fig. 4 Retrograde pyelogram preopreatively reveals retrocaval ureter as a cause of obstruction. European Urology Supplements 2006 5, 466-469DOI: (10.1016/j.eursup.2006.02.011) Copyright © 2006 Terms and Conditions

Fig. 5 Laparoscopic view of right ureter passing posterior to vena cava shows: (a) mobilized dilated ureter (arrow) above obstruction; (b) stenotic segment (arrow) of retrocaval portion of ureter. European Urology Supplements 2006 5, 466-469DOI: (10.1016/j.eursup.2006.02.011) Copyright © 2006 Terms and Conditions

Fig. 6 Laparoscopic view of completed anastomosis (arrow). European Urology Supplements 2006 5, 466-469DOI: (10.1016/j.eursup.2006.02.011) Copyright © 2006 Terms and Conditions

Fig. 7 Retrograde pyelogram postoperatively demonstrates patent anastomosis (arrow). European Urology Supplements 2006 5, 466-469DOI: (10.1016/j.eursup.2006.02.011) Copyright © 2006 Terms and Conditions