Nephrectomy and upper pole heminephrectomy for poorly functioning kidney: Is total ureterectomy necessary?

Objective: We analyzed our experience with nephrectomy and upper pole heminephrectomy combined with subtotal ureterectomy to determine the incidence of the problems associated with the distal ureteral stump. Materials and Methods: The records of 48 children who underwent nephrectomy or upper pole...

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Main Authors: Eiji Hisamatsu, Shizuko Takagi, Yoshikiyo Nakagawa, Yoshifumi Sugita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Urology
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Online Access:http://www.indianjurol.com/article.asp?issn=0970-1591;year=2012;volume=28;issue=3;spage=271;epage=274;aulast=Hisamatsu