Endoscopic enucleation of leiomyoma of the bladder.
A case of benign leiomyoma of the urinary bladder was discovered incidentally and treated successfully with endoscopic enucleation. We describe the technique of this new surgical approach and discuss its advantages. We recommend this minimally invasive approach over open surgical resection.
Ninan
Andrews C
AC
Department of Urology, Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA. acninan@emory.edu
St Luce
Serena
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Kimberl
I Jane
IJ
Petros
John A
JA
Issa
Muta M
MM
D003558:Cystoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*