title: Robotic-assisted laparoscopic segmental resection with rectoanal anastomosis: a new approach for the management of complicated rectourethral fistula.
abstract: Various transanal and perineal surgical techniques have been described for the treatment of rectourethral fistula (RUF). However, these techniques are poorly suited for complicated fistulas. Here, we present a novel minimally invasive procedure: robotic-assisted laparoscopic segmental resection with rectoanal anastomosis for the management of difficult RUFs. This novel technique may be valuable in the treatment of recurrent or complex RUFs.
authors.affiliation: University of California, Irvine, CA, USA.
authors.forename: K H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pigazzi
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001003:Anal Canal / Q000601:surgery; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical; D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D061646:Operative Time; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012371:Robotics / Q000379:methods*; D012494:Sampling Studies; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*