Role of alpha adrenergic blocker in the management of posterior urethral valves.

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of Terazosin (alpha1 adrenergic blocker) on bladder emptying in children with posterior urethral valves.

Materials And Methods: Forty-two children with significant post void residual urine after valves ablation were placed on Terazosin ranging from 0.25 to 2 mg.

Experience with laparoscopy-assisted retroperitoneal pyeloplasty in children.

Purpose: To describe a laparoscopy-assisted retroperitoneal pyeloplasty (LARP) and results of initial experience.

Methods: Port placement used by Farhat in retroperitoneal-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty was modified for better cosmetic results. Surgery was done using 2-cm incision for 5-mm camera port and two 3-mm working ports.

Posterior urethral valves: a single center experience over 7 years.

Purpose: To evaluate the outcome of management of 65 consecutive children with posterior urethral valves (PUV) using two techniques of valves ablation.

Methods: Retrospective review of 65 consecutive children with PUV managed over 7 years. There were two groups based on the methods of valves ablation: either Mohan's urethral valvotome for primary cases or electrocautery fulguration for patient with previous intervention.