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Cystoscopy-assisted laparoscopic partial cystectomy.

AbstractBACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:
Laparoscopic partial cystectomy is performed in selected patients with isolated diseases, such as bladder endometriosis, pheochromocytoma, leiomyoma, and malignant bladder tumors. Laparoscopic partial cystectomy is indicated for a solitary bladder tumor that is distant from the bladder neck, the ureteral orifices, and the trigone, to allow a resection margin of 1 to 2 cm. We report our experience with cystoscopy-assisted laparoscopic partial cystectomy.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:
The bladder was mobilized adequately by laparoscopy. Intraoperative cystoscopy was performed Cystoscopic guidance was used for the initial cystotomy. Further excision of the bladder tumor with a safety margin of 1.5 to 2 cm was performed under laparoscopic vision.
RESULTS:
Three patients underwent cystoscopy-assisted laparoscopic partial cystectomy. Cystoscopy aided in planning a proper and adequate safety margin around the tumor as well as helped in marking the initial cystotomy.
CONCLUSIONS:
Cystoscopic assistance during laparoscopic partial cystectomy helps to properly place the initial cystotomy as well aids in planning the safety margin around the tumor. It is safe, easy, and does not add to increased operative time or morbidity.
AuthorsRajendra B Nerli, Mallikarjun Reddy, Ashish C Koura, Vikram Prabha, Indupur R Ravish, Srisailesh Amarkhed
JournalJournal of endourology (J Endourol) Vol. 22 Issue 1 Pg. 83-6 (Jan 2008) ISSN: 0892-7790 [Print] United States
PMID18315479 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Topics
  • Adult
  • Cystectomy (methods)
  • Cystoscopy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy
  • Middle Aged
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms (surgery)

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