Comparison of three port placement strategies for robot-assisted laparoscopic lich-gregoir direct nipple ureteral extravesical reimplantation in pediatric primary obstructive megaureter: multi-ports, single-port-plus-one, single-port
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and cosmetic outcomes of three robot-assisted laparoscopic techniques for treating pediatric primary obstructive megaureter (POM): robot-assisted laparoscopic multi-ports (RLMG), robot-assisted laparoscopic single-port-plus-one (RLSPG), and robot-assisted laparoscopic single-port (RLSG). Materials and methods A retrospective analysis included 30 pediatric POM patients (December 2022–December 2024) undergoing Da Vinci Xi robotic Lich-Gregoir ureteral reimplantation. Patients were categorized into RLMG ( n = 13), RLSPG ( n = 10), and RLSG ( n = 7) groups based on incision methods. Preoperative assessments, Intraoperative parameters, postoperative outcomes, and hydronephrosis metrics were analyzed using SPSS 21.0, with significance set at P < 0.05. Results There were no significant differences in baseline demographic characteristics. There were significant inter group differences in the distribution of surgical side ( P = 0.005). In terms of total surgical time, the RLMG group was significantly shorter than the RLSPG and RLSG ( P = 0.02). There was no significant difference in ureteral reimplantation time among the three groups ( P = 0.85), but the ratio of ureteral reimplantation time to total surgical time in the RLSPG and RLSG was significantly lower than that in the RLMG ( P < 0.001). The Stony Brook Scar Evaluation Scale (SBSES) score showed that the RLSG had significantly higher scores than the RLMG ( P = 0.009) and RLSPG ( P = 0.244). After surgery, only 2 cases of RLMG, 3 cases of RLSPG, and 2 cases of RLSG developed urinary tract infections, all of which were relieved through conservative treatment without recurrence. In terms of follow-up time, the RLMG had the longest median follow-up time, with significant differences between groups ( P < 0.001). The relief rate of obstruction in all three groups was 100%. Postoperative renal hydronephrosis parameters were significantly improved compared to preoperative levels ( P < 0.001). Conclusion Robot-assisted laparoscopic ureteral reimplantation is a safe and effective treatment for pediatric POM. The single-port approach achieves superior cosmesis, whereas the multi-ports technique affords the shortest operative time. The single-port-plus-one offers a balanced intermediate option, enabling surgeons to optimize outcomes based on patient and procedural needs.
Source: Frontiers in Pediatrics
Institutions: Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou University
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,801
OpenAlex ID: W4415957986