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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Surgical Complications
  • Medical Malpractice

Background:

  • A literature review identified key articles on iatrogenic urinary system injuries from May to December 2019.
  • These injuries affect the ureter, bladder, urethra, and kidneys, often resulting from urological, gynecological, and abdominal surgeries.
  • Common causes include procedures involving the retroperitoneal space, pelvis, and perineum.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively describe the iatrogenic injury problem affecting the urethra, bladder, kidney, and ureter.
  • To analyze the impact of diagnosis timing on treatment outcomes for urinary tract trauma.
  • To highlight the risks associated with specific procedures like catheterization and percutaneous nephrostomy.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases.
  • Selection of highly cited and representative articles on urinary system iatrogenic injuries.
  • Analysis of injury types, causes, diagnostic challenges, and treatment modalities.

Main Results:

  • Untimely diagnosis of urinary tract trauma significantly worsens treatment prognosis.
  • Catheterization risks include infection (95% RR) and urethral stricture (11-36% RR).
  • Percutaneous nephrostomy carries risks of renal parenchyma loss (5% median), urinary congestion (7%), and sepsis (0.6-1.5%).

Conclusions:

  • Urinary tract iatrogenic injuries present a persistent and complex challenge.
  • Mandatory screening algorithms for at-risk patients are needed.
  • A multidisciplinary approach is essential for all pelvic surgeries to mitigate these risks.