Commentary to ‘One-stage combined delayed bladder closure with Kelly radical soft-tissue mobilization in bladder exstrophy: preliminary results’

The authors present data from a retrospective review of 27 bladder exstrophy patients operated in a modified technique of the radical soft tissue mobilization (RSTM). According to their concept, they combined delayed bladder closure and RSTM as a single-stage procedure. Focussing on the safety of this modified concept, the main outcome criterion was the rate of bladder dehiscence. Secondary outcome criteria were UTI, urethral stenosis urethrocutaneous fistula and parietal hernia. Important technical details are keenly described and complemented by coherent drawings and video clips.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research