title: Anterior flap extraperitoneal cystoplasty.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  We report on our initial experience with the anterior flap extraperitoneal cystoplasty for refractory voiding symptoms secondary to detrusor hyperactivity.
  
  
  METHODS
  A total of 27 patients underwent anterior flap extraperitoneal cystoplasty, the principles of which include a Pfannenstiel skin incision, a small peritoneotomy with minimal manipulation of the bowel, extraperitoneal bowel resection with ileovesical anastomosis and creation of an anterior bladder wall flap.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Convalescence was uneventful in 25 patients (92%). Oral intake resumed on postoperative day 3 or 4, and the patient was discharged home on postoperative day 5 or 6. Voiding symptoms resolved or improved significantly in 92% of patients, who were dry or used 1 or no pads a day. Two complications required prolonged hospitalization.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Anterior flap extraperitoneal cystoplasty is a safe and effective treatment that has the potential to decrease postoperative complications and recovery time.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of California at Los Angeles, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Albo
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Raz
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Dupont
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010537:Peritoneum; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000601:surgery*