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A M Kajbafzadeh1, F M Quinn, P G Ransley

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The Journal of Urology
|August 1, 1995
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Single-stage repair for bladder exstrophy complex offers a viable salvage option for failed closures. This approach, combining bladder neck reconstruction and epispadias repair, achieved continence in 12 male patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Urology
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Congenital Anomalies

Background:

  • Staged repair for exstrophy-epispadias complex is established.
  • The efficacy of single-stage repair, especially as a salvage procedure, requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of single-stage repair for bladder exstrophy, including its use as a primary and salvage procedure.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 12 male patients undergoing single-stage repair for bladder exstrophy.
  • Procedures included bladder neck reconstruction, epispadias repair, enterocystoplasty with Mitrofanoff channel, and pelvic osteotomy in select cases.

Main Results:

  • Continence was achieved in all patients through bladder neck reconstruction and epispadias repair.

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  • 10 patients underwent secondary repair after an average of 16 failed closures and 15 epispadias repairs.
  • Two primary repair patients showed satisfactory cosmetic outcomes and continence with clean intermittent catheterization.

    • Conclusions:

    • Single-stage reconstruction is a safe and effective method for treating failed bladder exstrophy repairs.
    • Further research is needed to establish its role in primary bladder exstrophy cases.