“My bladder is hanging out of my anus”: Successful Management of First Reported Case of Male Transanal Bladder Prolapse

Abstract

We present a case of an 81-year-old man who presented with a large recto-urethral fistula resulting in prolapsing bladder through the anus. A multi-disciplinary approach with urology, colorectal surgery and plastic surgery was utilized for management of the prolapse with excellent postoperative result. This unique scenario enabled a transanal cystoprostatectomy; the procedure was completed using a natural orifice without transabdominal surgery.

Keywords

• Recto-urethral fistula
• Transanal bladder prolapse