Reconstruction of the urethra by a tube from a bladder flap during radical retropubic prostatectomy.
Extirpation of a carcinoma-bearing prostate with requisite radicality is occasionally beset by problems with the reconstruction. On the basis of 56 cases, we have found it possible to use a tube from a bladder flap for the reconstruction of the urethra. When cases of neurogenic disorders and thin bladder musculature are excluded before the operation, one can expect normal urodynamic findings postoperatively and a good prognosis.
Vahlensieck
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Department of Urology, University Hospital, Bonn, FRG.
Jaeger
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D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000379:methods*; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014521:Urethra / Q000601:surgery*