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Robot-assisted laparoscopic bladder diverticulectomy in a seven-year-old child: Case report and points of technique
Raguram Ganesamoni1, Arvind P Ganpule, Mahesh R Desai
1Department of Urology, Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital, Nadiad, Gujarat, India.
Insights
Congenital bladder diverticulum, a rare condition, can cause urinary issues. Robot-assisted surgery successfully treated a boy with this anomaly, leading to a full recovery.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Congenital bladder diverticulum is a rare congenital anomaly.
- It can manifest with symptoms like urinary tract infections, hematuria, and urinary obstruction.
Observation:
- A seven-year-old boy presented with painful micturition and terminal hematuria.
- The symptoms were attributed to a congenital bladder diverticulum.
Findings:
- Robot-assisted laparoscopic diverticulectomy was performed to address the congenital bladder diverticulum.
- The surgical procedure resulted in an uneventful recovery for the patient.
Implications:
- This case highlights the efficacy of robot-assisted surgery for congenital bladder diverticulum in pediatric patients.
- The report details key technical aspects of the procedure for future reference.
Abstract:
Congenital bladder diverticulum is an uncommon anomaly of the bladder. Patients can present with urinary infection, heamaturia, and/or urinary obstruction. We report the case of a seven-year-old boy who presented with painful micturition and terminal haematuria due to a congenital bladder diverticulum. Robot-assisted laparoscopic diverticulectomy was performed. The patient had an uneventful recovery. We describe the points of technique pertinent to the procedure.