V03-04 FIRST HUMAN NOTES FOR BLADDER LEIOMYOMA ENUCLEATION AND CYSTORRAPHY

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You have accessJournal of UrologyCME1 Apr 2023V03-04 FIRST HUMAN NOTES FOR BLADDER LEIOMYOMA ENUCLEATION AND CYSTORRAPHY Andreia Cardoso, Sara Anacleto, Catarina Laranjo Tinoco, Ricardo Matos Rodrigues, Ana Sofia Araújo, Mariana Capinha, Vera Marques, João Pimentel Torres, Carlos Oliveira, Miguel Mendes, and Emanuel Carvalho-Dias Andreia CardosoAndreia Cardoso More articles by this author , Sara AnacletoSara Anacleto More articles by this author , Catarina Laranjo TinocoCatarina Laranjo Tinoco More articles by this author , Ricardo Matos RodriguesRicardo Matos Rodrigues More articles by this author , Ana Sofia AraújoAna Sofia Araújo More articles by this author , Mariana CapinhaMariana Capinha More articles by this author , Vera MarquesVera Marques More articles by this author , João Pimentel TorresJoão Pimentel Torres More articles by this author , Carlos OliveiraCarlos Oliveira More articles by this author , Miguel MendesMiguel Mendes More articles by this author , and Emanuel Carvalho-DiasEmanuel Carvalho-Dias More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000003241.04AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Bladder leiomyomas (BL) are rare benign tumors, with roughly 250 cases reported worldwide. Surgical excision is the recommended treatment, classically through open partial cystectomy. As alternatives, minimally invasive approaches, such as laparoscopic (lap), robot-assisted and transurethral (TU) resection (TUR), are arising. In parallel, TU cystorraphy has been reported for vesicovaginal fistulas or traumatic perforations. Thus, to the best of our knowledge, we report the 1st Human Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) with a purely TU approach for BL enucleation and cystorraphy, without transvesical access, gas insufflation, neither extracorporeal knot tying. METHODS: A 68-year-old woman presented an incidental 22mm lesion on the left posterolateral bladder wall on MRI, highly suspicious for BL. After cystocopic confirmation of a submucosal lesion, TUR was proposed. We performed a pioneer NOTES with total TU BL enucleation and cystorraphy using: 30° lens, white light only, saline irrigation, 26Ch resectoscope, operative cystoscope, Collin’s knife and standard resection loop, bipolar energy, 5mm lap needle holder and 3-0 V-Loc 23cm length suture. RESULTS: BL complete enucleation was done with bipolar energy on Collin’s knife and standard resection loop. Then, V-Loc suture was completely placed inside the bladder through the operative cystoscope, and with the lap needle holder inserted through it, a total intravesical cystorraphy with single hand continuous suture was performed. Operative time was 40min. Patient was discharged on the next day, with bladder catheter for 5 days. There were no complications. CONCLUSIONS: TUR has been used for BL, but without cystorraphy, which is a limitation for bigger or more profound infiltrative lesions. Cystorraphy techniques combining TU, transperitoneal and/or transmural bladder access were reported. A purely TU cystorraphy recently reported required extracorporeal sliding knot techniques, so, it was only possible in women. Thus, our approach may be the most minimally invasive possible for the safest treatment of BL. We combined several techniques aiming to reach an ideal one. Using only regular material, a single urethral route, and no gas insufflation, we achieved a quick and safe procedure, with no need for continuous bladder irrigation and short catheterization. Yet, it requires advanced skills such as single hand lap suturing. Our technique seems also feasible in small bladder perforations, fistulas, or other lesions (e.g.: endometriosis). Additionally, with total intravesical suture, it may also be viable in men. Source of Funding: None © 2023 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 209Issue Supplement 4April 2023Page: e247 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2023 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.MetricsAuthor Information Andreia Cardoso More articles by this author Sara Anacleto More articles by this author Catarina Laranjo Tinoco More articles by this author Ricardo Matos Rodrigues More articles by this author Ana Sofia Araújo More articles by this author Mariana Capinha More articles by this author Vera Marques More articles by this author João Pimentel Torres More articles by this author Carlos Oliveira More articles by this author Miguel Mendes More articles by this author Emanuel Carvalho-Dias More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...