How to close classic bladder exstrophy: are subspecialty training and technique important?

Successful primary closure is one of the main factors for achieving continence in a classic bladder exstrophy (CBE) patient. Even with contemporary management, patients still have failed primary closures. We sought to understand the role of training, surgical technique, and their impacts on outcomes of CBE closure.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - March 29, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Brian M. Inouye, J. Todd Purves, Jonathan C. Routh, Mahir Maruf, Daniel Friedlander, John Jayman, John P. Gearhart Source Type: research