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[1st experiences with a urethral endothesis in bladder neck adenoma]
Zeitschrift Fur Urologie Und Nephrologie
|November 1, 1981
Summary
This study found that endothesis for the prostatic urethra enables spontaneous urination with minimal residual urine. This method avoids complications associated with permanent catheters and bladder irrigations.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Devices
Context:
- The management of urinary retention and bladder outlet obstruction often involves indwelling catheters.
- Permanent catheters can lead to complications such as infections, incrustations, and discomfort.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a novel endothesis for the prostatic urethra in facilitating spontaneous micturition.
- To compare the outcomes with traditional catheterization methods.
Summary:
- The endothesis passively maintains urethral patency, allowing for spontaneous voiding.
- Continence is maintained by the external sphincter and urogenital diaphragm.
- While some residual urine may occur due to lack of vesical neck funneling, subjective voiding is often good, and complications like incrustations were not observed within 78 days.
Impact:
- This endothesis offers a potential alternative to permanent catheterization, reducing the need for catheter care and bladder irrigations.
- It may improve patient quality of life by enabling more natural voiding.