Fenestrated urethral catheter to aid anastomotic drainage after radical prostatectomy.
A simple technique using a fenestrated urethral catheter to assist in drainage of pericatheter urethral exudates from the anastomosis of the urethra to the bladder neck in radical prostatectomy is described. It is applicable to open and laparoscopic techniques of radical prostatectomy.
Lawrentschuk
Nathan
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Department of Surgery and Urology, University of Melbourne, Austin Hospital, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia. nayjay@ozemail.com.au
Bolton
Damien M
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Angus
David
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D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000379:methods*; D014521:Urethra / Q000601:surgery; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000601:surgery; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*