Long-term nephro-urological follow-up after Hellstrom-Chapman vascular hitch: a safe and effective procedure preserving renal perfusion

In brief

This study evaluates long-term renal outcomes following the Hellstrom-Chapman vascular hitch procedure for ureteropelvic junction obstruction caused by crossing accessory renal vessels. The technique offers a safe alternative to traditional pyeloplasty while maintaining kidney perfusion and function over extended follow-up.

• Vascular hitch effectively treats extrinsic UPJ obstruction caused by crossing accessory renal vessels.
• Long-term data confirm VH preserves renal perfusion without compromising kidney function.
• VH offers a safe alternative to pyeloplasty in select cases of vessel-induced UPJ obstruction.

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