Laparoscopic repair of a traumatic bladder rupture.
Laparoscopic repair of the traumatic intraperitoneal bladder rupture is a proven, safe, and effective technique in the appropriate setting. A 23-year-old male with traumatic intraperitoneal bladder rupture proven by cystogram after a motor vehicle collision was successfully repaired  via a laparoscopic approach. We describe the technique in detail including 2-layer closure and follow-up care. A review of the literature using PubMed with the key words [laparoscopic repair bladder injury] AND [bladder trauma] was performed. We recommend the consideration of laparoscopic  repair of the intraperitoneal bladder rupture in more trauma patients who meet criteria.
Department of General Surgery, St. Elizabeth Health Center, Department of General Surgery, Youngstown, OH 44501, USA. tiffanymarchand@hotmail.com
Tiffany D
TD
Marchand
Rene Hugo
RH
Cuadra
Daniel J
DJ
Ricchiuti
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D003558:Cystoscopy; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture; D013536:Suture Techniques; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000601:surgery*; D055815:Young Adult