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Complete primary repair of exstrophy.

R W Grady1, M E Mitchell

  • 1Department of Urology, Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA.

The Journal of Urology
|September 24, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Complete primary repair of bladder exstrophy offers improved urinary continence and fewer surgeries. This technique, treating the bladder and urethra as one unit, shows favorable outcomes and lower complication rates.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Urology
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Congenital Anomalies

Background:

  • Bladder exstrophy repair presents significant challenges in achieving urinary continence.
  • The traditional staged repair often requires multiple surgical interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a complete primary repair technique for bladder and cloacal exstrophy.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of this technique in achieving urinary continence and preserving renal function.

Main Methods:

  • A consecutive series of 18 bladder exstrophy and 6 cloacal exstrophy cases underwent complete primary repair.
  • The repair was performed on day 1 of life for 18 patients, with a mean follow-up of 44 months.

Main Results:

  • At a median follow-up of 48 months, 8 patients achieved volitional voiding, and 21 demonstrated continent intervals.
  • Two boys with cloacal exstrophy achieved voiding with continent intervals.
  • No patient experienced loss of renal function; urethrocutaneous fistula occurred in 2 cases.

Conclusions:

  • Complete primary repair demonstrates favorable continence rates compared to staged repairs.
  • This approach minimizes surgical procedures and enhances bladder neck function for early bladder cycling.
  • The complication rates are significantly lower than those reported for previous primary closure methods.

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