Vesicourethral anastomosis facilitated by a new disposable instrument.
The author presents a prototype of a disposable device that enables, in one single movement, the passing of all suture stitches in the urethral stump that will be anastomosed to the bladder or to a neobladder, with the advantage of a regular distribution of these stitches around the urethral circumference. In tests with animals, the device showed to be easily applicable, effective and safe.
Di Piero
Antonio C
AC
Section of Urology, Municipal Hospital Dr Mário Gatti, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. antonio.piero@sbu.org.br
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D000818:Animals; D015653:Cystectomy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014521:Urethra / Q000601:surgery