Intraoperative and postoperative morbidity associated with cystoscopy performed in patients undergoing gynecologic surgery - 28/08/11
Reprints not available from the authors. Corresponding author: Alex Ferro, MD, Mercer University School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Education, 4700 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA 31404.Abstract |
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the role of cystoscopy during major gynecologic surgery and to describe an interesting and rare complication that was encountered.
STUDY DESIGN: This was an observational descriptive study. A retrospective review was performed. Data collected included intraoperative lower urinary tract injuries, injuries that were related directly to cystoscopy, and postoperative morbidity.
RESULTS: One hundred one cases were evaluated. Eight lower urinary tract injuries were noted, 4 of which were detected at cystoscopy and 3 of which (2.97%) were detected intraoperatively before cystoscopy. There was one complication that was linked directly to cystoscopy. There were nine postoperative urinary tract infections. Total cost per case excluding anesthesia time was $54.42.
CONCLUSION: Liberal use of cystoscopy in gynecologic surgery is recommended. The procedure is safe, easily learned, and inexpensive to perform.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Cystoscopy, lower urinary tract injury, major gynecologic surgery
Plan
 | Presented at the Sixty-Fifth Annual Meeting of the South Atlantic Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Hot Springs, Va, January 25-28, 2003. |
Vol 189 - N° 2
P. 354-357 - août 2003 Retour au numéro
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