Ureterocalicostomy: a forgotten surgical technique?

Abstract Introduction Ureterocalicostomy is a surgical technique that is rarely indicated and that urologists currently apply very occasionally. Materials and method Patient suffering from phymical consequences with a right pyelical retraction cicatricial process, which resulted in obstructive uropathy of the upper and mid caliceal system, excluding the lower caliceal system. We performed a surgical exploration and ureterocalicostomy with successful results. In the very long term, the patient is cured and has normal kidney functionalism. Results We present the technical results of the surgery and, from a present-day perspective, we review the indications of this technique and the determining factors required to obtain good results. Conclusion Ureterocalicostomy is a technique that present-day urologists have almost forgotten, which is still indicated in some cases and still has effective premises. For this reason, urologists that perform reconstructive surgery must know this technique and include it in their surgical arsenal.