What are ureteral strictures and ureteropelvic junction obstructions?
Sometimes, a narrowing of the ureter constricts the flow of urine from the kidney to the bladder. This narrowing is called a ureteral stricture when it is along the length of the ureter, and a ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) when it occurs where the kidney meets the ureter.
These strictures or obstructions may be the result of a condition existing at birth, or they may be caused by a surgical procedure or kidney stones. This condition causes urine to build up in the renal pelvis, damaging the kidney. Treatment often involves making an incision, or cut, at the site of the narrowing to open it and allow urine to resume its flow.
Acucise has been proven to be a safe, effective and minimally invasive procedure to make this incision. In addition, no external incisions are made and no scarring occurs after this procedure. Over 30,000 Acucise procedures have been successfully performed around the world in the last 10 years.
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