title: Prostatosymphyseal Fistula Treated by Robotic Assisted Radical Prostatectomy.
abstract: This case report documents a rare complication of prostate resection following a Greenlight laser procedure. The 75-year-old gentleman involved underwent photoselective vaporisation of the prostate (PVP) for clinically benign prostatic obstruction. Subsequent to PVP, the patient experienced recurrent macroscopic haematuria and pubic pain. Investigations confirmed the presence of a prostate-symphyseal fistula, a rare complication of PVP. We believe this to be the first reported case of successful treatment with robotic assisted radical prostatectomy.
authors.affiliation: School of Medicine, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK.
authors.forename: Lucy
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Whelan
authors.affiliation: School of Medicine, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK.
authors.forename: Emma
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Mullarkey
authors.affiliation: Sydney Adventist Hospital Clinical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2076, Australia.
authors.forename: Henry H
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Woo