Pyeloplasty is done under general anaesthesia. Dr Singh will pass a scope into the bladder and do an x-ray to view and confirm the site of the obstruction. During the procedure, Dr Singh will make an incision below the ribs, and remove the obstructed section of the ureter. The healthy part of the ureter is then carefully attached to the renal pelvis.

Dr Singh will place a hollow tube that runs from the kidney to the bladder, called a ureteral stent. The stent is inserted to aid the drainage of fluid from the kidney until the site of surgery has healed. It is temporary and is removed in Dr Singh's office after 4-6 weeks after surgery.

After surgery, you will be sent to the recovery room with a catheter, a tube that drains urine from your bladder, so that your urine can be monitored closely. The catheter is normally removed after 2 to 4 days. The stent may cause some irritation, which may lead to frequent urination, urgency or pain when urinating. These symptoms improve with time and disappear once the stent has been removed.

You should avoid exercising and heavy lifting for at least eight weeks after surgery. You will only be able to go back to your normal routine after 2 to 3 months.