Retrieval of a detached resectoscope sheath beak during a TURP.
The detachment of a resectoscope beak during transurethral resection is a rare and unpleasant event. Published techniques for its retrieval are not practical to the majority of urologists. The authors outline a novel approach for the retrieval of a detached continuous-flow resectoscope plastic beak that is quick, safe, and effective. The plastic beak is extracted at the time of detachment using standard continuous-flow resectoscope equipment. This has increased patient safety as no further loss of time and blood resulted from the delay associated with the more conventional approaches.
Department of Urology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Chi Can
CC
Huynh
Nazim Ali
NA
Ahmad
Henry
H
Woo
D004867:Equipment Design; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D020728:Transurethral Resection of Prostate / Q000295:instrumentation*; D001743:Urinary Bladder