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Laparoscopic implantation of an artificial urinary sphincter around the prostatic urethra.
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ABSTRACT: Objective
To report the first laparoscopic periprostatic implantation of an artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) after a transurethral resection of the prostate.Background
The implantation of an AUS is a standard procedure for severe urinary incontinence. In men it is usually implanted through a perineal approach, with the cuff placed around the bulbous urethra, bladder neck, or even around the prostate.Method
We report a laparoscopic periprostatic implantation of an AUS after a transurethral resection of a prostate in a 72-year-old-man with incontinence.Results
The operative duration was 180 min and the blood loss was 150 mL. There were no complications. After activating the AUS the patient was totally continent.Conclusion
The laparoscopic periprostatic implantation of an AUS is a safe, effective and considerably less invasive procedure.
SUBMITTER: Chlosta P
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4563016 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Sep
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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Laparoscopic implantation of an artificial urinary sphincter around the prostatic urethra.
Arab journal of urology 20150629 3
<h4>Objective</h4>To report the first laparoscopic periprostatic implantation of an artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) after a transurethral resection of the prostate.<h4>Background</h4>The implantation of an AUS is a standard procedure for severe urinary incontinence. In men it is usually implanted through a perineal approach, with the cuff placed around the bulbous urethra, bladder neck, or even around the prostate.<h4>Method</h4>We report a laparoscopic periprostatic implantation of an AUS af ...[more]
