Modified Lich-Gregoir ureteral reimplantation: experience of a Canadian center
Abstract
Various techniques of ureteral reimplantation have been described for correction of vesicoureteral reflux. We report our experience regarding the safety and efficacy of a modified Lich-Gregoir extravesical approach. From January 1991 to January 1996 we evaluated prospectively 256 patients who underwent a modified Lich-Gregoir procedure for correction of vesicoureteral reflux. A total of 385 vesicoureteral units were reimplanted, including 41 duplex systems. The modification to the Lich-Gregoir technique we used consists of ending the paraureteral myotomy with an inverted Y, which permits easier detrusor muscle reapproximation. This procedure was successful initially in 214 of 237 patients, as confirmed by a normal voiding cystourethrogram 4 to 6 months postoperatively. Of the 237 cases persistent vesicoureteral reflux developed in 13 patients, which resolved spontaneously in 9 after 1 year, contralateral reflux developed in 8, which was treated conservatively, and ureteral obstruction developed in 2. Thus, the 1-year overall success rate was 96%. Urinary retention developed in 12 children with bilateral reimplantation (8.3%) with successful recovery in all after conservative management with urethral catheter drainage of 1 week ...Continue Reading
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