Title
Robotic Repair of Rectovesical Fistula Resulting From Open Radical Prostatectomy
Date Issued
01 December 2008
Access level
metadata only access
Resource Type
journal article
Author(s)
Sotelo R.
de Andrade R.
Carmona O.
Velasquez A.
Trujillo G.
Canes D.
Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute
Abstract
Objectives: Rectovesical fistula (RVF) is a rare complication of radical prostatectomy. A 57-year-old man underwent open radical prostatectomy with recognized rectal injury, primary closure of the rectal wall, and loop colostomy. The patient developed urine leakage per rectum after colostomy closure. We diverted the fecal stream with end colostomy and placed a suprapubic tube. An open transsacral (Kraske) repair failed 1 month later. We have previously described the laparoscopic approach, and report the technique and results of our first robotic assisted operation. Methods: The operative steps were as follows: (1) cystoscopy, (2) RVF catheterization (3) five-port transperitoneal laparoscopic initial dissection (4) mobilization of omental pedicle flap, (4) cystotomy extending toward the fistulous tract, (5) robot docking (6) dissection of the rectovesical plane, (7) interrupted rectal closure, (8) omental interposition, (9) bladder closure, and (10) drain placement. Results: Operative time was 180 minutes. Hospital stay was 1 day. The suprapubic tube was removed at 2 months after normal cystography. Bowel continuity was restored at 4 months, with no fistula recurrence at 1-month follow-up. Conclusions: We await longer follow-up and experience in larger series. For now, robotic repair of rectovesical fistula appears feasible and represents an attractive alternative to open and laparoscopic approaches. © 2008 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Start page
1344
End page
1346
Volume
72
Issue
6
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Urología, Nefrología Robótica, Control automático
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-56449106824
PubMed ID
Source
Urology
ISSN of the container
00904295
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