title: Erosion of Hem-o-Lok clips at the bladder neck after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy.
abstract: Abstract The use of Hem-o-Lok clips is well described for control of the lateral pedicles in robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy. We report two cases of urethral erosion of Hem-o-Lok clips after robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy in patients who presented with symptoms of bladder neck contracture. We describe the presentation, treatment, and possible methods to avoid this complication.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, USA.
authors.forename: Risha L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Moser
authors.forename: Narendra
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Narepalem
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012371:Robotics / Q000379:methods*; D013525:Surgical Instruments / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001748:Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*