Treatment for rectourethral fistulas after radical prostatectomy with biological material interposition through a perineal access.
Actas Urol Esp (Engl Ed)
; 45(5): 398-405, 2021 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-34088440
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Rectal injury is a rare complication after extraperitoneal laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. The development of rectourethral fistulas (URF) from rectal injuries is one of the most feared and of more complex resolution in urology. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
Between 2013 and 2020 we have operated on a total of 5 patients with URF after extraperitoneal endoscopic radical prostatectomy through a perineal access using the interposition of biological material. All fistulas had a diameter of less than 6â¯mm at endoscopy and were less than 6 cm apart from the anal margin.RESULTS:
The mean age of the patients was 64 years old. All patients had a previous bowel and urinary diversion for at least 3 months. Under general anesthesia and with the patient in a forced lithotomy position, fistulorraphy and interposition of biological material of porcine origin (lyophilized porcine dermis [Permacol®]) were performed through a perineal access. Mean operative time was 174â¯min (140-210). Most patients were discharged on the third postoperative day. The bladder catheter was left in place for a mean of 40 days (30-60). Prior to its removal, cystography and a Gastrografin® barium enema were performed, showing resolution of the fistula in all cases.CONCLUSIONS:
The interposition of biological material from porcine dermis through perineal approach is a safe alternative with good results in patients submitted to urethrorectal fistulorraphy after radical prostatectomy.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Enfermedades Uretrales
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Fístula Rectal
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Fístula Urinaria
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Animals
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
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Es
Revista:
Actas Urol Esp (Engl Ed)
Año:
2021
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Article