Pubectomy in urological surgery.
Pubectomy has been useful, particularly for the treatment of traumatic disruption of the deep urethra after a preliminary cystostomy. This procedure provides unparalleled exposure for mobilization of the apex of the prostate and distal urethral segment, and the accomplishment of an end-to-end anastomosis. Results have been good. Pubectomy has been helpful in selected cases of chronic osteitis pubis. Experience with the technique was helpful during radical pubectomy in 2 patients with chondrosarcoma of the pubis.
D000328:Adult; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D002813:Chondrosarcoma / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010000:Osteitis / Q000601:surgery; D011630:Pubic Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D011631:Pubic Symphysis / Q000601:surgery; D014521:Urethra / Q000293:injuries