Intraoperative endourologic urethral manipulation
1Department of Urology, Queens Hospital Center/Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York.
The Urologic Clinics of North America
|February 1, 1990
Abstract:
These simple techniques are rapid and efficient ways to deal with intraoperative difficulties. The equipment required is readily available in most operating rooms where endourologic procedures are performed. The techniques can obviate open surgical procedures, thus decreasing the morbidity to the patient and creating significant cost savings for the provider.
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