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Laparoscopy as a treatment for intraperitoneal bladder injury
Adam Gołab1, Marcin Słojewski, Bartłomiej Gliniewicz
1Department of Urology, Pomerainian Academy of Medicine, Szczecin, Poland. adamgol@pam.szczecin.pl
Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology
|August 29, 2003
Summary
Laparoscopic repair effectively treated iatrogenic bladder perforations from transurethral resections. This minimally invasive approach offers a safe and quick recovery alternative to open surgery.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Surgical Complications
Background:
- Iatrogenic bladder perforation can occur during transurethral tumor resection.
- Prompt and effective repair is crucial to prevent complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the experience with laparoscopic repair of iatrogenic bladder perforations.
- To evaluate the safety and efficacy of this minimally invasive technique.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of four cases of intraperitoneal bladder perforation.
- Repair was performed laparoscopically following transurethral tumor resection.
- Surgical technique details are presented.
Main Results:
- All four patients underwent successful laparoscopic repair.
- Operation times ranged from 25 to 60 minutes.
- No intra- or postoperative complications were observed, with an average hospitalization of 4 days and recovery within 12 days.
Conclusions:
- Laparoscopic repair is a safe and effective treatment for iatrogenic bladder perforation.
- It presents a valuable alternative to traditional open surgery.
- This technique facilitates faster patient recovery.