A new approach to repair recurrent vescicourethral anastomotic strictures after radical prostatectomy: The use of prerectal access
The prerectal approach to VUAS repair allows direct access to the posterior urethra and the anastomosis, providing a better mobilization of the bladder neck for tension-free anastomosis. However, patients with a history of pelvic radiotherapy have a higher risk of complications. Postoperative incontinence is very common, but urinary continence could be restored with subsequent artificial urinary sphincter placement.
Authors
- Francesco Chiaradia
- Antonio Vitarelli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7851-2204)
- Giuseppe Lucarelli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7807-1229)
- Michele Battaglia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2453-2349)
- Pasquale Ditonno (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7718-7676)
- M. Vulpi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3965-1316)
- Giuseppe Papapicco
- Stefano Alba
- Umberto Carbonara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3179-630X)
- Giuseppe La Torre (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1233-2040)
- P. Minafra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9893-4375)
- Lucia Divenuto
- Alberto Piana
Institutions
- Ospedale San Luigi Gonzaga (IT)
- University of Turin (IT)
- University of Bari Aldo Moro (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Urologia Journal
- Published
- 2024-12-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/03915603241300877
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.54