What is a robotic laparoscopic pyeloplasty?
A robotic laparoscopic pyeloplasty is a minimally invasive surgical procedure for correcting a kidney ureteropelvic junction obstruction. The procedure utilizes a robotic system (DaVinci™ Robotic System) to assist in the manipulation of the laparoscopic instruments.

When is this procedure used?
Robotic laparoscopic pyeloplasty is suitable for patients with ureteropelvic junction obstruction of the kidney.

What does this procedure involve?
Unlike a conventional open pyeloplasty that requires cutting three layers of abdominal muscles, robotic laparoscopic surgery requires only several small incisions. Through these incisions, a surgeon uses a powerful endoscope – a tiny camera – and specialized surgical instruments to conduct the operation and repair the kidney.

How long does this surgery take?
Surgery takes approximately 2 to 3 hours, and the hospital stay is usually just overnight.

What are the advantages of this procedure?
• Reduced hospital stay (one day in younger, healthy patients) and faster healing
• Less postoperative pain and less need for pain medication
• Quicker return to normal activity and work
• Smaller incisions and less scarring

How long have you been performing robotic laparoscopic pyeloplasties ?
Dr.Parekattil has been performing robotic laparoscopic pyeloplasties since 2004. We offer robotic laparoscopic options for a majority of kidney diseases. He has completed over 350 robotic and laparoscopic procedures by January 2008. Dr.Parekattil completed dual one year fellowships in advanced laparoscopy/robotics and microsurgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio.