Management of iatrogenic lower ureteric injury following gynaecological surgery

Methods: this descriptive study was carried out in the department of urology,allama iqbal medical college/jinnah hospital,lahore during the period from june 2012 to december 2012. a total of 50 female patients with lower ureteric injury wee included in the study.results: the mean age of the patients was 36.68 + 9.01 years and range was 22-50 years. out of 50 patients,32(64%) had history of hysterectomy. diabetes mellitus was found in 6(12%) patients. postoperative leakage of urine from vagina and from wound among 0% patients and success of surgery at 10thpostoperative day was seen in 45(90%) patients.conclusion: the success rate of ureteroneocystostomy by modified lich technique is higher and is recommended among patients with lower iatrogenic ureteric injury after gynaecological surgery.aim: to determine the success of ureteroneocystostomy by modified lich technique in the management of iatrogenc lower ureteric injury following gynaecological surgery. © 2014 pakistan journal of medical and health sciences. all rights reserved.