Is long-term sonographic followup necessary after uncomplicated ureteral reimplantation in children?
Our data indicate that followup of uncomplicated ureteral reimplantation in children more than 1 year postoperatively is not warranted. The elimination of studies beyond 1 year following surgery would result in a significant cost savings.
A significant reduction in the risk may be expected mainly when sparing the bulb in patients with no/mild baseline impotency (IIEF1-5 > 17).