Transanal repair of a recto-urethral fistula after robotic prostatectomy

Tae David Kim, Sany Thomas, Kunal Kochar, John J. Park, Slawomir Marecik
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
more » ... nal repair of a RUF after robotic prostatectomy with a rectal advancement in a patient who underwent fecal and urinary diversion. Figure 2 Defect at the cysto-urethral junction seen during cystoscopy.
doi:10.21037/jovs.2018.10.03 fatcat:4mt2gq6ojbhl7gvyin4n5x3aya