Abstract:Objectives: A well performed vesico-urethral anastomosis (VUA) allows an early catheter removal and cystography is mandatory to exclude urinary extravasation. Aim of the study is to investigate whether transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS) is as reliable as cystography in detecting anastomotic leakage after radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP) in order to avoid the use of X-rays. Methods: 50 patients (pts) underwent RRP. VUA integrity was assessed 7 days after surgery by cystography and subsequently by TRUS to … Show more
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