Laparoscopic transperitoneal bladder diverticulectomy: surgical technique.
A large bladder diverticulum causing poor emptying in an 84-year-old man was removed laparoscopically in a 6.5-h operation. The patient was discharged from the hospital on the third postoperative day, having had minimal analgesic requirements. A Council catheter and stylet in the diverticulum greatly facilitated identification of the sac with the laparoscope. Difficulties with intracorporeal knot tying were avoided by using the Lapra-Ty system. Experienced laparoscopic surgeons may find this method of diverticulectomy valuable. With experience, the operating time should be reduced.
Jarrett
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TW
Department of Urology, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York, USA.
Pardalidis
N P
NP
Sweetser
P
P
Badlani
G H
GH
Smith
A D
AD
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000150:complications; D000368:Aged; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*