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To evaluate the incidence of urologic complications following abdominoperineal resection and examine proactive strategies to minimize surgical injuries.

February 1, 1976The Journal of Urology

Urologic Complications Following Abdominoperineal Resection

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HEH.-U. EickenbergUniversity of Louisville MAMohammad AminBeni-Suef University WKWilliam KlompusUniversity of Louisville

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Cohort study reveals high rates of transient neurogenic bladder dysfunction after abdominoperineal resection, suggesting preoperative evaluation helps prevent severe surgical injury.

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To evaluate the incidence of urologic complications following abdominoperineal resection and examine proactive strategies to minimize surgical injuries.
Retrospective review of 75 urological complications in 52 patients who underwent abdominoperineal resection.
Prospective evaluation to prevent complications, incorporating preoperative urologic screening and concurrent same-day prostatectomies (N=5).
Preoperative evaluation identified obstructive uropathy in 10 of 25 male patients, and operative strategies successfully prevented direct injury leading to obstruction or fistula formation.
Concurrent same-day prostatectomies in 5 patients produced no appreciable difference in urological management, complication rates, or outcomes.
Neurogenic bladder dysfunction occurred in 50% of all patients, but persisted as a long-term complication in only 10%.

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Eickenberg et al. (1976) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a710a6cabc331a85807a3b6 https://doi.org/10.1016/s0022-5347(17)59124-7

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Cohort study reveals high rates of transient neurogenic bladder dysfunction after abdominoperineal resection, suggesting preoperative evaluation helps prevent severe surgical injury.

Urologic Complications Following Abdominoperineal Resection

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Urologic Complications Following Abdominoperineal Resection

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