Ling Zhang

Preoperative abdominal pain reflects distinct intraoperative findings but not worse outcomes of laparoscopic pyeloplasty for ureteropelvic junction obstruction in children.

Preoperative abdominal pain identified UPJO patients with distinct intraoperative findings-particularly pelvic wall thickening-yet ultrasonographic improvement and surgical success were comparable across presentations; a modest disadvantage for symptomatic patients cannot be excluded and should be addressed in adequate...