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Transanal repair of a recto-urethral fistula after robotic prostatectomy
2018
Journal of Visualized Surgery
Recto-urethral fistula (RUF) is an uncommon but debilitating post-operative complication after prostatectomy. Surgical repair is the definitive treatment though recurrence rates can be high. The approach varies depending on individual circumstances and includes transanal, transperineal, transsphincteric, or transabdominal repair. Surgical adjuncts, such as the use of a tissue interposition flap or mesh and preoperative fecal or urinary diversion, are other considerations. Here we describe
doi:10.21037/jovs.2018.10.03
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