Laparoscopic correction of vesicoureteral reflux using the Lich-Gregoir technique: initial experience and technical aspects

Int J Urol. 2003 Feb;10(2):90-3. doi: 10.1046/j.1442-2042.2003.00570.x.

Abstract

We report two female cases with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) who underwent laparoscopic correction of VUR by the Lich-Gregoir technique. One patient was 10 years of age, with international grade III reflux of the left ureter; the other was 27 years of age, with grade II reflux of the right ureter. The respective operating times were 6 h 40 min and 6 h 10 min. There were no complications during surgery. Although post-surgical ultrasonography revealed mild hydronephrosis in the adult patient, the condition resolved spontaneously 2 months after surgery. The disappearance of reflux was confirmed in both cases by voiding cystography 6 months after surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Child
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Radiography
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Suture Techniques
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Urinary Catheterization
  • Urodynamics
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / diagnostic imaging
  • Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / surgery*