Functional bladder neck obstruction. Results of endoscopic bladder neck incision in 131 consecutive patients

Endoscopic diathermy incision of the bladder neck was carried out as a routine procedure in 131 consecutive male patients with an established diagnosis of functional bladder neck obstruction. Follow-up after 3 months revealed excellent symptomatic and urodynamic results. Morbidity was low and the post-operative stay in hospital short (median 2 days). Patients must be informed of the risk of retrograde ejaculation associated with the procedure and objective evidence of the diagnosis is essential.     

Unilateral bladder neck incision: endoscopic treatment of bladder neck obstruction. Results in 100 patients

Endoscopic diathermy unilateral incision of the bladder neck was carried out in 100 consecutive male patients. This procedure was performed for bladder neck obstruction and small benign prostate. The operative details of this technique are given. Follow-up after 2 months revealed excellent symptomatic and urodynamic results. Morbidity was low. Results remain stable after 13 +/- 9 months. One patient needed a transurethral resection of the prostate. Retrograde ejaculation occurred in 5% of the patients. Unilateral bladder neck incision is a simple procedure safe, and easy to learn, with a low risk of retrograde ejaculation. It is the operation of choice for small benign prostate, bladder neck obstruction and young patients.     

经尿道针状电极膀胱颈内切开治疗膀胱颈挛缩

目的:探讨治疗膀胱颈挛缩的有效手术方法。方法:对17例膀胱颈挛缩患者行经尿道针状电极膀胱颈内切开术。结果:17例患者术后无明显残余尿,最大尿流率为12.3~27.2ml/s,主诉症状好转。结论:经尿道针状电极膀胱颈内切开治疗膀胱颈挛缩,疗效确切,术后不易复发。     

Female bladder neck incision

Bladder neck resection or incision in the female is not a new urologic procedure; however, it has not been widely accepted because of poor results and complications. From January to December, 1986, ten such operations have been performed on females with obstructive uropathy. All had previous anti-incontinence procedures and postoperative obstruction developed. Bladder neck incisions rather than resections have been performed with encouraging results. Urologic presentation, urodynamic investigations, and details of the surgery are presented. Bladder neck incision is a valuable adjunct in the management of bladder neck obstruction in the female.     

Urodynamic evaluation after endoscopic modified bladder neck suspension.

A total of 45 simplified double-needle bladder neck suspensions for genuine stress incontinence were clinically and urodynamically evaluated pre- and postoperatively. After a mean follow-up of 26 months, the subjective cure rate was 82.2% and the objective cure rate was 86.6%. Comparison of the pre- and postoperative urodynamic parameters showed a significant change in the maximum urethral closure pressure, functional urethral length, bladder capacity and maximum urine flow rate but no significant alteration in maximum detrusor pressure and first sensation during bladder filling. In summary, the modified bladder neck suspension effectively restores normal urethral function urodynamically.     

Persistent retrograde ejaculation following incision of the bladder neck for functional bladder neck stenosis? Side effects of the Turner-Warwick bladder neck incision

Twenty patients, between 20 and 51 years of age suffering from bladder neck dysfunction, were treated by bladder neck incision as proposed by Turner-Warwick. Good results and only minor side-effects were noticed. There was no case of permanent retrograde ejaculation.     

Indication and value of bladder neck incision.

200 bladder neck incisions in 172 patients with mechanical or functional outlet obstruction of neurogenic and nonneurogenic etiology are reported. The incision was performed with an electric cautery needle at 5--7--12 o'clock. Parameters of success were, beside the subjective reports, residual urine, urinary flow and a sophisticated urodynamic study. 71% of the women and 76% of the men showed improvement or relief of symptoms. Retrograde ejaculation was observed in only 7% of the men; the rate of complications was 2.5%. Despite limited experience and the lack of long-term follow-up, this technique is recommended for routine use.     

Long-term follow-up of unilateral bladder neck incision

Sixty-four patients who underwent unilateral bladder neck incision (BNI) between 1980 and 1983 were reviewed. In 53 cases the flow rates showed no significant change from immediate post-operative values. All patients were interviewed or completed a questionnaire which demonstrated that 87% were satisfied with the long-term outcome of surgery. The incidence of repeat bladder neck incision or transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) compared well with the incidence reported in other studies, as did the recorded incidence of retrograde ejaculation at 16%, although 52.5% of patients noted a reduction in the volume of ejaculate.     

The stamey endoscopic bladder neck suspension

The Stamey procedure has gained a favourable reputation as a highly effective operation for the treatment of genuine stress incontinence in the female. Technical ease, short operating time, brief hospitalization and minimal postoperative morbidity have all been claimed as particular advantages of this procedure. With correct patient selection and attention to operative detail, this technique has much to offer both young and old women who require surgical correction of genuine stress incontinence.     

Complications of endoscopic bladder neck suspension

Endoscopic bladder neck suspension for female urinary incontinence can result in both intraoperative and postoperative complications. Intraoperative complications include hemorrhage and injury to the urethra, bladder or ureters. Postoperative complications include infection, myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolus, suprapubic pain, persistent incontinence, bladder calculi and urinary retention. All of these potential complications can be managed successfully by applying the guidelines outlined.     

Preservation of sexual and bladder function after laparoscopic rectal surgery

Background  There have recently been reports of higher levels of bladder and sexual dysfunction in men after laparoscopic rectal surgery when compared with those undergoing open surgery. This has led some surgeons to question the role of the laparoscopic approach to rectal surgery.
Method  This study represents a retrospective analysis of a prospectively collected database for a single unit, comprising 2406 patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Bladder function, potency and ejaculation were assessed at postoperative clinic visits for men undergoing laparoscopic low or ultra-low anterior resection and abdominoperineal excision of the rectum.
Results  A total of 101 males were identified (median age 62 years: range 20–90 years). Urinary dysfunction was reported by six (6%) patients. Six (6%) patients had sexual dysfunction, manifesting as retrograde ejaculation in four patients and erectile dysfunction in a further two patients.
Conclusions  The low rates of sexual dysfunction in this unit may be attributable to pelvic dissection only being undertaken by experienced, dedicated laparoscopic colorectal surgeons. Laparoscopic restorative surgery for rectal cancer has been performed here only since 2001 after considerable experience accrued in operating on benign rectal disease and colon cancer. Studies from elsewhere reporting poorer functional outcomes have probably included a significant number of patients on the surgeons'learning curve'.     

Transurethral incision of the bladder neck and prostate.

Between March 1983 and December 1988, 66 men 50 years old and older with symptomatic bladder outlet obstruction underwent transurethral incision of the bladder neck and prostate. Patients selected for incision had a small, clinically benign, prostate and peak urinary flow rate of less than 15 ml. per second. Preoperative and postoperative evaluation included symptom questionnaires and uroflowmetry. A single midline incision was made extending from the bladder neck to the verumontanum. Results were available in 64 of the 66 men who underwent the procedure with a mean followup of 2.24 years. Mean symptom scores decreased from 9.66 preoperatively to 4.59 postoperatively (p less than 0.001) and peak urinary flow rates increased from 7.4 to 14.7 ml. per second (p less than 0.0001). Antegrade ejaculation was preserved in 83.3% of the men who preoperatively had antegrade ejaculation. Subsequent transurethral resection of the prostate was required in 5 patients (7.6%). With a mean followup of greater than 2 years transurethral incision of the bladder neck and prostate was effective in treatment of bladder outlet obstruction caused by a small prostate while maintaining antegrade ejaculation in the majority of patients.     

Transurethral incision of the prostate and bladder neck.

Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP) is compared to transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) by reviewing nonrandomized, matched, and randomized studies. These studies indicate that incision of the prostate and bladder neck relieves outflow urinary obstruction, as does TURP. The incision is relatively easier to learn and perform, and requires shorter operative time compared to TURP. The incidence of retrograde ejaculation is lower after incision than after TURP--16% versus 63%, on average. Transurethral incision of the prostate has a potential for reduced costs due to reduced operative time, shortened hospital stay, and the potential for local anesthesia.     

Long-term results of bladder neck incision in men

A retrospective cohort of 163 male patients having either uni- (UI) or bilateral incision (BI) of the bladder neck to relieve infravesical obstruction was reviewed. Short-term results were excellent with significant improvement of flow rates. 82% (UI) and 87% (BI) of the incised patients were satisfied. Long-term results were assessed by a life-table analysis. 17% (UI) and 12% (BI) of the patients needed a reoperation during the observation period of 6 years. It is concluded that bladder neck incision is a method with few complications and favourable long-term results.     

An unusual foreign body in the bladder 7 years after a Stamey endoscopic bladder neck suspension

Delayed migration of the suture and bolster after an endoscopic bladder neck suspension across tissue planes, with subsequent erosion into the bladder, is uncommon. We present a case of late migration of the suture and bolster occurring 7 years after a Stamey endoscopic bladder neck suspension. A 56-year-old woman had undergone a Stamey procedure in June 1990. In January 1997 she presented with discomfort in the left iliac fossa and the groin. A midstream sample of urine showed microscopic hematuria. Imaging and endoscopic examinations revealed a calcified lesion on the left lateral wall of the bladder, attached to the Stamey sutures. Cystolitholapaxy was attempted, but during the procedure it became obvious that there was a calcified cuff attached to the suture. This was removed endoscopically, along with its suture. Cystoscopy should be considered early in the evaluation of patients presenting with lower abdominal discomfort or irritative voiding symptoms after retropublic bladder neck suspension.     

Metal fatigue causing cystoscope rupture during bladder neck incision

The modern cystoscope is the result of the advancement in technology in numerous areas and is an invaluable tool that allows the urologist to perform a number of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Although various degrees of endoscope failure have been widely reported, instrument breakage that leads to a foreign body has not. While performing a bladder neck stricture incision for a 72-year-old male patient with a previous radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer and a resulting bladder neck stricture, we documented a major 17-French cystoscope malfunction and a resulting foreign body that was retrieved from the bladder using a 22-French scope and alligator forceps.     

The treatment of incomplete bladder emptying in females by bladder neck incision

Thirty females suffering from incomplete bladder emptying underwent bladder neck incision. All patients had undergone some form of therapy earlier without success. The bladder neck incision was often an alternative to repeated catheterizations or an indwelling catheter. In 7 patients (23%) the result was excellent, 12 other patients (40%) benefited from the operation. The role of this operation and possible complications is discussed.