How Is Obstructive Uropathy Treated

Treatment consists of eliminating the obstruction by surgery, instrumentation (eg, endoscopy, lithotripsy), or drug therapy (eg, hormonal therapy for prostate cancer).

How serious is an obstructive uropathy?

Obstructive uropathy can cause permanent and severe damage to the kidneys, resulting in kidney failure. If the problem was caused by a blockage in the bladder, the bladder may have long-term damage. This may lead to problems emptying the bladder or leakage of urine.

What is the treatment for blocked kidneys?

Treatment. When the obstruction is mild, it is usually left to correct itself. Antibiotics may be used to prevent infection. Because there is the potential for kidney damage, more severe cases tend to require pyeloplasty, a surgical procedure that removes the blockage and reconnects the ureter and the renal pelvis.