Rectourinary fistula repair using the Latzko technique.
OBJECTIVE
We report our experience with the Latzko technique for rectourinary fistula repair after radical retropubic prostatectomy and cystoprostatectomy.


METHODS
We performed 7 fistula repairs in 6 patients. The 1-stage procedure was based on a technique for vesicovaginal fistula closure with denudation of the rectal mucosa and multilayer closure of the fistulous tract.


RESULTS
Closure was successful in all patients, although 1 had to undergo the procedure twice. There were no postoperative complications.


CONCLUSIONS
The Latzko procedure is effective for rectourinary fistula repair and associated with minimal morbidity.
Noldus
J
J
Department of Urology, University Hospital Hamburg, Germany.
Fernandez
S
S
Huland
H
H
D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D013520:Urologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods