title: Large pelvic arteriovenous malformation complicating laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.
abstract: Pelvic arteriovenous malformations (AVM) are rare, usually congenital, lesions, which can pose significant difficulties for pelvic surgeons. We present a case of an AVM complicating laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. Unexpected failure of preoperative control led to significant intraoperative difficulty. The advantages of an antegrade approach and optimal magnification afforded by the laparoscopic approach led to successful completion of the operation with minimal morbidity.
authors.affiliation: The Hampshire Clinic, Old Basing and Frimley Park Hospital, Frimley, United Kingdom. arurology@gmail.com
authors.forename: Andrew J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Richards
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hatrick
authors.forename: Christopher G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Eden
mesh_terms: D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000494:pharmacology; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005682:Gadolinium / Q000494:pharmacology; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010388:Pelvis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000379:methods*; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D005682:Gadolinium