Laparoscopy as a treatment for intraperitoneal bladder injury

OBJECTIVE: To present our experience of laparoscopic repair of iatrogenic bladder perforation. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Four cases of intraperitoneal bladder perforation occurred as a complication of transurethral tumor resection. The mean age of the patients was 66 years. Details of the surgical technique are presented. RESULTS: The operation time ranged from 25 to 60 min. There were no intra- or postoperative complications. The average duration of hospitalization was 4 days and the recovery time was < or =12 days. CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic repair of iatrogenic bladder perforation is a valuable alternative to open surgery.