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[Staged functional closure of bladder extrophy (author's transl)]

I Oesch, R Jeffs

    Zeitschrift Fur Kinderchirurgie : Organ Der Deutschen, Der Schweizerischen Und Der Osterreichischen Gesellschaft Fur Kinderchirurgie = Surgery in Infancy and Childhood
    |May 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    Functional closure for classic bladder exstrophy offers good outcomes in over 75% of patients. Careful patient selection is crucial for successful bladder and urethral reconstruction, minimizing the need for urinary diversion.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Surgery
    • Urology
    • Developmental Biology

    Context:

    • Classic bladder exstrophy (CBE) presents complex surgical challenges.
    • Two primary treatment pathways exist: urinary diversion and functional closure.
    • Functional closure aims for bladder and urethral reconstruction, often in stages.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate the outcomes of primary bladder closure in patients with classic bladder exstrophy.
    • To assess the efficacy of a staged surgical approach for bladder exstrophy repair.
    • To identify factors influencing success and failure in functional closure.

    Summary:

    • This study reviewed 70 primary bladder closures for CBE, with 54 patients undergoing long-term follow-up and staged repair.
    • Results showed 57.5% good and 18.5% fair outcomes, totaling over 75% with acceptable functional results.

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  • 24% remained incontinent or required urinary diversion, highlighting the importance of patient selection and achieving continence.

    • Impact:

    • The findings support functional closure as a viable option for CBE, with a significant success rate.
    • Improved patient selection criteria can enhance functional closure outcomes.
    • Further advancements in techniques like artificial sphincters may offer new solutions for incontinence.