Percutaneous suprapubic teloscopy: a minimally invasive cystoscopic technique.
We describe a percutaneous approach to suprapubic teloscopy that may be used to assess bladder-ureteral integrity during laparoscopic surgery. After access is gained to the hollow of the bladder using a percutaneous suprapubic catheter introducer, a telescope is inserted via the access sheath, and bladder integrity and ureteral patency are confirmed. We describe this technique as a viable alternative to traditional cystoscopy at laparoscopic surgery.
Miklos
J R
JR
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Georgia Baptist Medical Center, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Kohli
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Sze
E H
EH
Saye
W B
WB
D002404:Catheterization; D020684:Cystoscopes; D003558:Cystoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy