title: Rectourinary fistula repair using the Latzko technique.
abstract: 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.
authors: Department of Urology, University Hospital Hamburg, Germany.
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Noldus
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Fernandez
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Huland
mesh_terms: 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