Urology Case Reports (Jul 2017)

Laparoscopic Repair of a Vesicosigmoid Fistula Secondary to Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)

  • JiHun Kang,
  • EuiChul Jung,
  • YeonJin Jeon,
  • InKyu Park,
  • Hyeong Gon Lee

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eucr.2017.03.005
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13, no. C
pp. 22 – 23

Abstract

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Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) is a safe and effective treatment option for benign prostatic hyperplasia. However, in some cases, it can lead to life-threatening complications. In particular, morcellation of the resected adenoma may be a very dangerous procedure when performed without clear visualization. We describe the first reported case of a vesicosigmoid fistula secondary to a morcellation injury during HoLEP.

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