Management of ureteropelvic junction obstruction in horseshoe kidneys by an assortment of laparoscopic options.

Introduction: We report our experience with laparoscopic management of ureteropelvic junction obstruction in horseshoe kidneys.

Methods: Between February 2004 and March 2014, 15 patients with horseshoe kidneys and symptomatic ureteropelvic junction obstruction underwent laparoscopic management at our national referral centre. Depending on the anatomy and presence of obtrusive vessels or isthmus, we performed either dismembered, Scardino or Foley YV pyeloplasty, or Hellstrom vessel transposition.