A simple technique for vesicourethral anastomosis in retropubic radical prostatectomy.
Vesicourethral anastomosis during radical retropubic prostatectomy is often difficult. We present a new simple technique using a Nélaton catheter to aid in accurate suture placement for vesicourethral anastomosis.
Mimata
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Department of Urology, Oita Medical University, Oita, Japan.
Kasagi
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Sakamoto
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Nomura
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D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000379:methods*; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D011630:Pubic Bone; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014521:Urethra / Q000601:surgery*; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000601:surgery*