About Anderson Hynes Pyeloplasty
Key Highlights
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Gold-standard open surgical correction for UPJ obstruction.High long-term success rate (90%) in relieving obstruction.Preserves and often improves kidney function.Effectively alleviates associated pain and recurrent infections.Provides a durable, anatomical solution compared to less invasive stenting procedures.
Who is this surgery for?
- Symptomatic ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction causing flank or abdominal pain.
- Progressive kidney swelling (hydronephrosis) on imaging studies.
- Impaired kidney function or split renal function loss on a nuclear renal scan.
- Recurrent kidney infections (pyelonephritis) due to poor drainage.
- Development of kidney stones in the obstructed system.
- High-grade obstruction in infants or children to prevent long-term damage.
- Failure of previous endoscopic or less invasive procedures.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive evaluation including CT urogram or MR urogram to confirm diagnosis.
- Renal function tests and a nuclear renal scan (DTPA or MAG3) to assess kidney function.
- Pre-operative urine analysis and culture to rule out active infection.
- Discussion of anesthesia risks and medical history review with the anesthesiologist.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before surgery as instructed.
- Discontinuation of blood-thinning medications (e.g., aspirin, warfarin) as advised by the urologist.
- Arranging for help and time off work for the recovery period.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding during or after surgery, potentially requiring transfusion.
- Infection at the surgical site or urinary tract infection.
- Injury to surrounding organs (intestines, blood vessels, spleen, liver).
- Persistent urine leakage from the repair site.
- Recurrence of the obstruction or stricture formation.
- Anesthesia-related risks (allergic reaction, breathing difficulties).
- Formation of a urinoma (collection of urine) requiring drainage.
- Scar tissue formation (adhesions) causing future pain or bowel obstruction.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay typically lasts 3-5 days for monitoring and pain management.
- A temporary internal stent (Double-J stent) is usually left in place for 4-6 weeks to support healing.
- Pain is managed with prescribed medications; avoid strenuous activity for 4-6 weeks.
- Keep the surgical incision clean and dry; watch for signs of infection (redness, discharge, fever).
- Drink plenty of fluids to maintain good urine flow.
- Avoid heavy lifting (more than 5-10 kg) for at least 6 weeks.
- Follow-up appointments are crucial for stent removal and imaging (ultrasound) to confirm success.
- Most patients can return to non-strenuous work within 2-3 weeks.
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Typical hospital stay: 3-5 days
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Expected recovery time: 4-6 weeks for full activity resumption
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering anderson hynes pyeloplasty in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for anderson hynes pyeloplasty in India include Miot Hospital Chennai, Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Manipal Hospital Dwarka, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform anderson hynes pyeloplasty. MediFyr helps you compare urologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for anderson hynes pyeloplasty compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Anderson Hynes Pyeloplasty in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated urology teams and experience managing patients undergoing anderson hynes pyeloplasty.
Navya Shah, a 28-year-old graphic designer,...
Navya Shah, a 28-year-old graphic designer, had always been active and healthy. For over a year, she had been plagued by a dull, constant ache in her right flank that would occasionally sharpen into debilitating pain, especially after long hours at her desk. Multiple courses of antibiotics for suspected UTIs provided no relief. A CT scan finally revealed the culprit: a congenital narrowing (ureteropelvic junction obstruction or UPJ) in her right kidney's drainage system, causing it to swell painfully. Her urologist, Dr. Mehta, explained that the blockage was damaging her kidney's function over time and recommended an Anderson-Hynes pyeloplasty, a robotic procedure to remove the narrowed segment and reconnect the healthy parts. Terrified of surgery but desperate for relief, Navya agreed. The minimally invasive robotic surgery went smoothly. The first few days of recovery were uncomfortable, but the constant flank ache was gone. Six weeks later, a follow-up scan showed dramatically improved drainage and preserved kidney function. Navya's emotional journey shifted from chronic anxiety and frustration about the undiagnosed pain to immense relief and gratitude. She felt she had reclaimed her life and could focus on her career without the shadow of constant discomfort.
Urologists for Anderson Hynes Pyeloplasty
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