Repair of Retrocaval Ureter

In this procedure, the provider frees a ureter from a ureteral obstruction due to a retrocaval ureter, a rare congenital anomaly in which the ureter passes behind the inferior vena cava. The provider uses one of two approaches to repair the anomaly. The provider may dissect the ureter to repair the retrocaval ureter or the provider dissects the vena cava into two ends, repositions the ureter in front, and reanastomoses, or surgically reconnects the vena cava. A retrocaval ureter is also known as a circumcaval ureter. Choose a location to see hospital-reported price summaries. This page does not show national, sample, or aggregate pricing.