Creation of the LeBag orthotopic bladder using absorbable staples.
Absorbable stapling devices have been described by several groups for the creation of continent urinary diversions. Experience with these devices in the creation of the LeBag ileocecal orthotopic pouch is described. Use of the staplers simplifies pouch construction and yields functional results similar to hand-sewn reservoirs.
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Department of Urology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio 44195, USA.
D002432:Cecum / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D017792:Surgical Stapling / Q000295:instrumentation*; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D016476:Urinary Reservoirs, Continent / Q000379:methods*