1.Stage-Ⅰ treatment of primary obstructive megaureter with severe hydroureteronephrosis in infants under 1 year old:loop cutaneous ureterostomy
Zhiwei WANG ; Huangchenghao ZHANG ; Guiping YAO ; Qiurong LI ; Dewei ZHANG ; Bing YAN
Journal of Modern Urology 2025;30(5):380-385
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and prognosis of loop cutaneous ureterostomy (LCU) in the treatment of primary obstructive megaureter (POM) with severe hydroureteronephrosis (HUN) in infants under 1 year of age,so as to provide reference for infants unsuitable for stage-Ⅰ ureteral reimplantation. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 12 infants with POM and severe HUN treated with LCU in our hospital during Jan.2019 and Dec.2023.The clinical characteristics,surgical techniques,indications,postoperative complications,stage-Ⅱ surgical approaches,and follow-up outcomes were summarized. Results: All operations were successful,with an average operation time of (37.08±7.53) min (6 left-sided LCU and 6 right-sided LCU).During the mean follow-up of (10.12±2.70) months,all infants showed clinical improvement,with complete resolution or significant alleviation of hydronephrosis,reduced ureteral diameter,and increased renal cortical thickness.Complications included asymptomatic bacteriuria in 3 cases (25%) and urinary tract infection (UTI) in 1 case,all resolved with oral antibiotics.Four cases developed peristomal rashes,which improved with topical treatment.Eleven infants underwent stage-Ⅱ Cohen ureterovesical reimplantation at a mean age of (15.20±2.07) months.Notably,27.3%(3/11) required ureteral tailoring or plication during reimplantation,which reduced the risk of ischemic necrosis from excessive trimming.During the follow-up of (22.17±13.93) months,hydronephrosis and renal function improved,and no febrile UTI or bladder dysfunction occurred. Conclusion: LCU is a safe and effective method,which can provide adequate urinary drainage,relieve obstruction,stabilize renal function,and allow time for ureteral maturation and renal parenchymal recovery.LCU also facilitates subsequent stage-Ⅱ surgery by reducing ureteral dilation.