Multiple intravesical linear staples identified during surveillance cystoscopy after laparoscopic nephroureterectomy - 26/08/11
Abstract |
Laparoscopic nephroureterectomy has faced technical criticism secondary to the unknown effects of urine-exposed intravesical or intraureteral staples. Although not reported, staples exposed to urine theoretically create a nidus for encrustation and stone formation. We present a case of a 66-year-old man after left laparoscopic ureterectomy for ureteral malignancy. Surveillance cystoscopy at 6 months revealed a nearly complete intravesical titanium staple line without encrustation. Successful transurethral removal of all staples with standard cystoscopic graspers revealed no immediate, or delayed, sequelae.
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Vol 62 - N° 2
P. 351 - août 2003 Retour au numéro
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