Urology domain
Upper-tract and ureteric reconstruction
PUJ, ureteric, bladder and fistula reconstruction across the reconstructive ladder.
Upper-tract reconstruction advanced
Distal ureteric reimplantation and reconstruction
Reimplantation of a viable ureter into the bladder, using bladder mobilisation or a flap to bridge longer distal defects and an anti-reflux tunnel where indicated.
6 variations Direct ureteroneocystostomy · Psoas-hitch ureteric reimplantation · Boari-flap ureteric reconstruction · more
9 complication modules
Upper-tract reconstruction advanced
Pyeloplasty and pelvi-ureteric junction reconstruction
Reconstruction of an obstructed pelvi-ureteric junction to create dependent, well-vascularised drainage from renal pelvis to ureter.
6 variations Open dismembered pyeloplasty · Laparoscopic dismembered pyeloplasty · Robot-assisted dismembered pyeloplasty · more
8 complication modules
Upper-tract reconstruction advanced
Ureteroureterostomy and short-segment ureteric reconstruction
Excision or bypass of a short ureteric defect followed by a spatulated, tension-free anastomosis between well-vascularised ureteric ends.
5 variations Open ipsilateral ureteroureterostomy · Laparoscopic ureteroureterostomy · Robot-assisted ureteroureterostomy · more
7 complication modules
Upper-tract reconstruction tertiary
Vesicovaginal fistula repair
Layered closure of an abnormal connection between bladder and vagina using healthy, well-vascularised tissue, with approach selected for location, cause, complexity and prior repair.
6 variations Transvaginal layered repair · Transvaginal repair with interposition flap · Open transabdominal repair · more
8 complication modules