Immediate primary realignment of prostatomembranous urethral disruptions using endourologic techniques

Urology. 1997 Apr;49(4):596-9. doi: 10.1016/s0090-4295(97)80002-7.

Abstract

Objectives: A new technique is described for primary realignment of prostatomembranous urethral disruptions using endourologic techniques.

Methods: Realignment was achieved in 3 patients on the day of injury. Primary urethral realignment is achieved by passing a council-tip catheter over a guidewire inserted during antegrade flexible cystourethroscopy.

Results: Three patients underwent successful realignment on the day of injury. With an average follow-up of 6 months, 2 patients are voiding spontaneously without evidence of a urethral stricture; 1 patient developed a structure necessitating delayed urethroplasty. All patients have retained their potency and continence.

Conclusions: Our technique provides an expeditious, simple, and atraumatic means of obtaining primary realignment of acute prostatomembranous urethral disruptions.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cystoscopy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prostate
  • Time Factors
  • Urethra / injuries*
  • Urethra / surgery*