For patients requiring pyeloplasty to correct ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction, medical tourism offers access to world-class urological care at 60-80% lower costs than Western countries. Leading destinations like India, Turkey, South Korea, and Thailand provide advanced robotic and laparoscopic pyeloplasty procedures performed by fellowship-trained urologists in JCI-accredited hospitals, with success rates matching those in the US and Europe.
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Pyeloplasty is a reconstructive surgical procedure that repairs ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction, a blockage where the kidney meets the ureter. This gold-standard treatment restores normal urine flow and prevents kidney damage.
Congenital UPJ obstruction (present from birth)
Recurrent kidney infections
Progressive kidney damage (hydronephrosis)
Painful kidney swelling
Declining kidney function
| Technique | Incision Size | Recovery | Success Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Pyeloplasty | 4-6 inches | 4-6 weeks | 90-95% |
| Laparoscopic | 3-4 small incisions | 2-3 weeks | 90-95% |
| Robotic-Assisted | 5-8mm incisions | 1-2 weeks | 95-98% |
