Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a condition in which urine flows backward from the bladder into the kidneys, potentially leading to recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), kidney damage, and other long-term complications. While management options for VUR include antibiotics, endoscopic treatments, and surgical interventions, reconstructive plastic surgery has shown to be an effective option for children with high-grade VUR, particularly in cases where other treatments fail. This article aims to evaluate the effectiveness of reconstructive plastic surgery, specifically ureteroneocystostomy (a procedure that re-implants the ureter into the bladder) in children with VUR. Through the review of existing literature, analysis of surgical outcomes, and patient follow-up data, this paper provides insights into the success rates, complications, and long-term outcomes associated with reconstructive surgery for VUR in pediatric populations.

Vesicoureteral reflux, reconstructive plastic surgery, ureteroneocystostomy, pediatric urology, kidney damage, urinary tract infection

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