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  • Title: Laparoscopic partial cystectomy for various bladder pathologies.
    Author: Tai HC, Chung SD, Wang SM, Chueh SC, Yu HJ.
    Journal: BJU Int; 2007 Aug; 100(2):382-5. PubMed ID: 17506869.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To present our initial experience with laparoscopic partial cystectomy (LPC) in selected patients with various bladder pathologies. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between December 2004 and April 2006, four patients had LPC at our centre (mean age 52 years, range 35-70); the transperitoneal approach was used for three and a pre-peritoneal approach for one. The surgical procedures used sequentially included transurethral incision around the lesion, laparoscopic excision of the lesion (partial cystectomy) and intracorporeal suturing. Laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy was also used for the two patients with malignancy. RESULTS: All operations proceeded smoothly; the bladder pathologies included one bladder endometriosis, one bladder leiomyoma, one urothelial carcinoma within the bladder diverticulum and one urachal adenocarcinoma. The mean (range) operative duration was 197.5 (120-300) min, the estimated blood loss 70 (50-100) mL, the hospital stay 6.75 (5-9) days, and duration of Foley catheterization 7.25 (6-9) days. No open conversion was required and no patient had peri-operative complications. The surgical margins were free of cancer and the dissected lymph nodes were negative in those two patients with bladder malignancy. CONCLUSIONS: LPC is safe and feasible in selected patients with various bladder pathologies.
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