Transurethral seminal vesiculoscopy for intractable hematospermia: experience from 144 patients.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

to describe the methodology of transurethral seminal vesiculoscopy and the anatomy of the area of the verumontanum, and to determine the safety of this procedure, especially in terms of postoperative complications.

Methods

This retrospective observational study enrolled 144 patients with intractable hematospermia from May 2011 and August 2019. A 4.5/6.5-Fr vesiculoscope was inserted into the seminal vesicle to deal with the positive findings. The solution of quinolones was used to rinse each seminal vesicle.

Results

In this study, Transurethral seminal vesiculoscopy was successfully performed in 139 patients (96.53%). Hematospermia was alleviated or disappeared in 116 (80.56%) patients by less than half a year after surgery. Common intraoperative manifestation

SUBMITTER: Chen WK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8005245 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature