Antonio Marte
Largo Madonna delle Grazie, 80138 Naples
Italy
Review Article
Vesicoscopy Technique and Applications in Children: Our Experience
Author(s): Antonio MarteAntonio Marte
Aims: The aim of this study is to describe vesicoscopic technique in the treatment of congenital bladder diverticula and vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) in children.
Patients: With the vesicoscopic technique, 58 patients havebeen treated at our Institution from January 2007 to January 2013. There were 13 pts with congenital bladder diverticula and 45 pts with persistent grade ≥ 3 VUR. Under cystoscopic control, three trocars were placed (one at bladder dome, two laterally). The reimplantation was implemented using Cohen’s technique. In case of megaureter, the ureter was brought out the bladder and tailored. The diverticula were inserted into the bladder progressively and then removed.
Results: Operating time ranged from 50 to 24.. View More»
