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Krausewitz P, Farzat M, Ellinger J, Ritter M. Omitting routine cystography after RARP: Analysis of complications and readmission rates in suprapubic and transurethral drained patients. Int J Urol 2023; 30:211-218. [PMID: 36305814 DOI: 10.1111/iju.15089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) has become the therapy of choice for local treatment of prostate cancer. Postoperatively, urologists perform cystography before removing urinary catheters due to concerns about the integrity of the vesicourethral anastomosis. This study aims to evaluate the safety of waiving cystography before early catheter removal after RARP. METHODS A total of 514 patients from two tertiary referral centers who underwent RARP were retrospectively included. Patients received postoperative urinary drainage by transurethral (TUC) or suprapubic catheter (SPC). During the first year, both centers performed routine cystography before removing TUC or SPC on postoperative day 5. In the following year, management changed and catheters were removed without cystography unless indicated by the surgeon. Demographic and perioperative data were analyzed. Postoperative complications and readmission rates were compared between standard cystography (StCG), no cystography (NCG), and selective cystography (SCG). RESULTS Groups were comparable regarding demographic and oncological parameters. Analysis showed no significant difference regarding major complications and readmission rates between standard and no cystography (p = 0.155 and 0.998 respectively). Omitting routine cystography did not lead to inferior postoperative courses regardless of both urinary drainage used and tumor stage. Subgroup analysis showed an increase of major complications in SCG patients when compared with NCG (p = 0.003) while readmissions remained comparable (p = 0.554). CONCLUSION Waiving routine cystography before early catheter removal after RARP appears to be safe and feasible regardless of urinary drainage. However, the selective cystogram at the surgeon's request still plays a role in monitoring patients with an elevated risk profile.
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- Philipp Krausewitz
- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Diakonie Klinikum Siegen, Academic Teaching Hospital of the University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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Burden of Colovesical Fistula and Changing Treatment Pathways: A Systematic Literature Review. SURGICAL LAPAROSCOPY, ENDOSCOPY & PERCUTANEOUS TECHNIQUES 2022; 32:577-585. [PMID: 36044282 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0000000000001099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Colovesical fistula (CVF) is a rare complication of sigmoid diverticulitis causing significant morbidity and quality of life impairment. Aim of this study was to analyze contemporary literature data to appraise the current standard of care and changes of treatment algorithms over time. MATERIALS AND METHODS A systematic review of the literature on surgical management of CVF was conducted through PUBMED, EMBASE, and COCHRANE databases, according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses statement guidelines. RESULTS Fourteen papers published between 2014 and 2020 and including 1061 patients were analyzed. One-stage colonic resection with primary anastomosis, with or without loop ileostomy, was the most common surgical procedure. A laparoscopic or robotic approach was attempted in 39.5% of patients, and conversion rate to open surgery was 7.8%. Clavien-Dindo grade ≥3 complication rate, 30-day mortality, and recurrence rate were 7.4%, 1.5%, and 0.5%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Minimally invasive sigmoidectomy with primary anastomosis is safe and should be the first-choice approach for CVF. Bladder repair is not necessary after a negative intraoperative leak test. A standardized perioperative care can improve clinical outcomes and reduce the length of hospital stay and the duration of Foley catheterization.
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Cherchi V, Baccarani U, Ventin M, Pravisani R, Puggioni A, Zanini V, Lorenzin D, Vetrugno L, Risaliti A, Terrosu G, Adani GL. Current practice with grafts with multiple renal arteries in kidney transplantation: role of the methylene blue in the lower pole. ACTA BIO-MEDICA : ATENEI PARMENSIS 2022; 93:e2022006. [PMID: 35315402 PMCID: PMC8972855 DOI: 10.23750/abm.v93i1.12081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Kidneys with multiple renal arteries (MRAs) from different patches, may provide to the surgeon additional technical difficulties that make kidney transplants very challenging. MRAs have been largely debated over the years whether to be anastomosed or not due to the disappointing outcomes when it comes to inappropriate ligation or anastomosis. Some authors empirically reassure that smaller branches can be safely ligated and dissected without intraoperative and postoperative complications or compromising the functional recovery of the graft. Literature is poor about the possible differences in the management of superior and inferior polar arteries. Inferior polar arteries represent a topic of great interest as they may also supply the proximal ureter. The aim of this article is to merge the current knowledge about the management of inferior polar arteries and to highlight if there is any role of the methylene blue dye (MB) in the study of the ureteral vascularization in kidney transplantation. MB can be considered a safe and simple tool of vascular perfusion assessment in kidney transplantation. By injecting the dye-solution into the inferior MRA hidden ureteral branches can be unmasked and guide the surgeon to preserve important vessels. In view of their fundamental role in the vascularization of the ureter, the lower polar arteries of the graft, should be invariably studied by MB. It provides an objective, simple and fast tool for the evaluation of the ureteral vascularization when injected through the inferior MRA of the graft.
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- Vittorio Cherchi
- General Surgery Clinic and Liver Transplant Center, University-Hospital of Udine, Italy
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- General Surgery Clinic and Liver Transplant Center, University-Hospital of Udine, Italy, Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Italy
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- General Surgery Clinic and Liver Transplant Center, University-Hospital of Udine, Italy, Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Italy
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- General Surgery Clinic and Liver Transplant Center, University-Hospital of Udine, Italy, Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Italy
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- General Surgery Clinic and Liver Transplant Center, University-Hospital of Udine, Italy, Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University-Hospital of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- General Surgery Clinic and Liver Transplant Center, University-Hospital of Udine, Italy
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- General Surgery Clinic and Liver Transplant Center, University-Hospital of Udine, Italy, Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University-Hospital of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Dubai Hospital, DHA, Dubai, UAE
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- General Surgery Clinic and Liver Transplant Center, University-Hospital of Udine, Italy, Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Italy
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- General Surgery Clinic and Liver Transplant Center, University-Hospital of Udine, Italy
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Schuetz V, Reimold P, Goertz M, Hofer L, Dieffenbacher S, Nyarangi-Dix J, Duensing S, Hohenfellner M, Hatiboglu G. Evolution of Salvage Radical Prostatectomy from Open to Robotic and Further to Retzius Sparing Surgery. J Clin Med 2021; 11:jcm11010202. [PMID: 35011942 PMCID: PMC8745561 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11010202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Salvage radical prostatectomy (sRP) has evolved from open to minimally invasive approaches. sRP can be offered to patients with local recurrence to improve biochemical recurrence (BCR)-free and overall survival. We evaluate oncological outcome and continence after retropubic (RRP), conventional (cRARP), and Retzius-sparing robotic (rsRARP) surgery. Materials/methods: A total of 53 patients undergoing sRP between 2010 and 2020 were included. Follow-up included oncological outcome and continence. Results: sRP was done as RRP (n = 25), cRARP (n = 7), or rsRARP (n = 21). Median blood loss was 900 mL, 500 mL, and 300 mL for RRP, cRARP, and rsRARP, respectively. At 12 months, 5 (20%), 0, and 4 (19%) patients were continent, 9 (36%), 3 (43%), and 7 (33%) had grade 1 incontinence, 5 (20%), 2 (29%), and 3 (14%) had grade 2 incontinence, and 3 (12%), 2 (29%), and 4 (19%) had grade 3 incontinence for RRP, cRARP, or rsRARP, respectively. During a mean follow-up of 52.6 months, 16 (64%), 4 (57%), and 3 (14%) developed BCR in the RRP-, cRARP-, and rsRARP-group, respectively. Conclusions: Over the years, sRP has shifted from open to laparoscopic/robotic surgery. RARP shows good oncological and functional outcome. rsRARP ensures direct vision on the rectum during preparation and can therefore increase safety and surgeon’s confidence, especially in the salvage setting.
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- Viktoria Schuetz
- Department of Urology, University Hospital Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany; (P.R.); (M.G.); (L.H.); (S.D.); (J.N.-D.); (S.D.); (M.H.)
- Correspondence: (V.S.); (G.H.); Tel.: +49-6221-6110 (V.S. & G.H.)
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany; (P.R.); (M.G.); (L.H.); (S.D.); (J.N.-D.); (S.D.); (M.H.)
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany; (P.R.); (M.G.); (L.H.); (S.D.); (J.N.-D.); (S.D.); (M.H.)
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany; (P.R.); (M.G.); (L.H.); (S.D.); (J.N.-D.); (S.D.); (M.H.)
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany; (P.R.); (M.G.); (L.H.); (S.D.); (J.N.-D.); (S.D.); (M.H.)
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany; (P.R.); (M.G.); (L.H.); (S.D.); (J.N.-D.); (S.D.); (M.H.)
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany; (P.R.); (M.G.); (L.H.); (S.D.); (J.N.-D.); (S.D.); (M.H.)
- Section of Molecular Urooncology, Department of Urology, Medical Faculty Heidelberg, University Hospital Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany; (P.R.); (M.G.); (L.H.); (S.D.); (J.N.-D.); (S.D.); (M.H.)
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany; (P.R.); (M.G.); (L.H.); (S.D.); (J.N.-D.); (S.D.); (M.H.)
- Correspondence: (V.S.); (G.H.); Tel.: +49-6221-6110 (V.S. & G.H.)
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Dolejs SC, Penning AJ, Guzman MJ, Fajardo AD, Holcomb BK, Robb BW, Waters JA. Perioperative Management of Patients with Colovesical Fistula. J Gastrointest Surg 2019; 23:1867-1873. [PMID: 30411309 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-018-4034-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2018] [Accepted: 10/23/2018] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Colovesical fistula (CVF) is an uncommon complication of diverticulitis. Substantial heterogeneity exists in the perioperative management of this condition. We seek to evaluate the role of bladder leak testing, closed suction drainage, prolonged bladder catheter usage, and routine postoperative cystogram in the management of CVF. STUDY DESIGN This is a retrospective study from a single academic health center investigation patients undergoing operation for diverticular CVF from 2005 to 2015 (n = 89). RESULTS Patients undergoing operative repair for diverticular CVF resection had a mortality of 4% and overall morbidity of 46%. Intraoperative bladder leak test was performed in 36 patients (40%) and demonstrated a leak in 4 patients (11%). No patients with a negative intraoperative bladder leak test developed a urinary leak. Overall, five (6%) patients developed postoperative bladder leak. Three were identified by elevated drain creatinine and two by cystogram. The diagnostic yield of routine cystogram was 3%. All bladder leaks were diagnosed between postoperative day 3 and 7. Of patients with a postoperative bladder leak, none required reoperation and all resolved within 2 months. CONCLUSIONS There is significant variability in the management of patients undergoing operation for CVF. Routine intraoperative bladder leak test should be performed. Cystogram may add cost and is low yield for routine evaluation for bladder leak after operation for CVF. Urinary catheter removal before postoperative day 7 should be considered.
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- Scott C Dolejs
- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA. .,, 1801 N. Senate Blvd., Suite 635, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.
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Nyarangi-Dix JN, Tosev G, Damgov I, Reimold P, Aksoy C, Hatiboglu G, Teber D, Mansour J, Kuehhas FE, Radtke JP, Hohenfellner M. Recovery of pad-free continence in elderly men does not differ from younger men undergoing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy for aggressive prostate cancer. World J Urol 2019; 38:351-360. [PMID: 31079187 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-019-02797-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2019] [Accepted: 04/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To analyze urinary continence outcome following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) for aggressive prostate cancer in men aged ≥ 70 and < 70 years. METHODS Retrospective analyses of prospectively collected long-term data from a monocentric cohort of 350 men with D'Amico high-risk prostate cancer undergone robot-assisted radical prostatectomy at a single institution between 2005 and 2016. The association between time since operation and zero-pad urinary continence recovery was comparatively analyzed by separate pre-operative and post-operative Cox proportional-hazard regression models. RESULTS Median age in the age group ≥ 70 years was 73 years compared with 62 years in the < 70 year age group. Distribution of men receiving adjuvant and salvage radiotherapy/hormonal therapy was similar in both age groups. Urinary continence recovery rate at 12, 24, and 36 months after surgery of men aged ≥ 70 years was 66, 79 and 83%, respectively, and statistically similar to that of men < 70 years: 71, 81, and 85% (log-rank test p = 0.24). Multivariable analyses demonstrated no significant difference in return to continence between the two age groups (p = 0.28 and p = 0.17). In addition, clinical stage and type of nerve sparing (unilateral, bilateral or non-nerve sparing) were found to be independently predictive of pad-free continence recovery. CONCLUSIONS Regardless of age, return to continence in men with aggressive prostate cancer undergoing RARP continues to improve way beyond the first 12 months after surgery. Considering the dire effects of post-operative radiotherapy on continence in this aggressive cancer cohort, advanced age alone should not discourage recommending multimodal therapy involving RARP.
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- Joanne Nyaboe Nyarangi-Dix
- Department of Urology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Freelance Statistical Consultant, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
- Department of Radiology, German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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