title: A simple technique for vesicourethral anastomosis in retropubic radical prostatectomy.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Oita Medical University, Oita, Japan.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Mimata
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Kasagi
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sakamoto
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Nomura
mesh_terms: 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*