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We report a case successfully managed mainly by retroperitoneoscopic isthmusectomy without pyeloplasty.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Case Presentation<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A 23\u2010year\u2010old man presented with left flank\u2010to\u2010back pain. CT revealed horseshoe kidney and left hydronephrosis. The left ureteropelvic junction was considered compressed by renal malrotation, causing obstruction. 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