Identification of microtacks in the bladder after laparoscopic pelvic surgery.
Laparoscopic techniques are simplified and the operative time is reduced with the use of laparoscopic stapling and tacking devices. We present our experience in identifying and removing surgical tacks in 2 patients after laparoscopic pelvic surgery.
Hahnfeld
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Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
Nakada
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Moon
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D000328:Adult; D003558:Cystoscopy; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000175:diagnosis; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D015907:Hysteroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D010388:Pelvis / Q000601:surgery; D013537:Sutures; D001743:Urinary Bladder; D014550:Urinary Incontinence, Stress / Q000601:surgery; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D013521:Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male / Q000009:adverse effects*