Pubectomy and urinary reconstruction provides definitive treatment of urosymphyseal fistula following prostate cancer treatment

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Authors

Jack R. Andrews · Mayo Clinic

Kevin Hebert · Mayo Clinic

Timothy Boswell · Mayo Clinic

Ross Avant · Mayo Clinic

Thanapoom Boonipatt · Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Lucas Kreutz‐Rodrigues · Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Karim Bakri · Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Abstract

Endoscopic urethral manipulation after radiation for prostate cancer is a risk factor for UF. Conservative management will not provide symptom resolution. Fistula decompression, bone resection, and urinary reconstruction effectively treats chronic infection, improves pain and ECOG PS scores.

Topics & Keywords

Urological Disorders and Treatments Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries Ureteral procedures and complications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: British Journal of Urology

Volume 128, Issue 4, pp. 460-467

DOI: 10.1111/bju.15333

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