Urologic complications of major pelvic surgery Journal Article


Authors: Wagner, J. R.; Russo, P.
Article Title: Urologic complications of major pelvic surgery
Abstract: The close proximity of pelvic organs makes the genitourinary system susceptible to injury during major pelvic surgery. Iatrogenic injury remains the most common cause of lower urinary tract trauma. Recent modifications in surgical technique, such as sharp mesorectal incision and nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy, have decreased the incidence of many of these complications. Genitourinary complications due to pelvic surgery remain common, however, and as new surgical advancements are made, new complications may present. An understanding of the prevention, recognition, and treatment of urologic complications is important for every surgeon performing major pelvic surgery. (C) 2000 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Keywords: human tissue; treatment outcome; surgical technique; review; preoperative care; pelvis; laparoscopy; laparoscopic surgery; intraoperative care; quality of life; differential diagnosis; incidence; postoperative complication; postoperative complications; prostatectomy; urinary diversion; pelvic neoplasms; sexual function; penile erection; phosphodiesterase inhibitors; impotence; stents; pelvis surgery; iatrogenic disease; intraoperative complications; urinary tract fistula; urologic diseases; urinary fistula; urinary tract injury; male urogenital diseases; urination disorders; stress urinary incontinence; humans; human; male; female; priority journal; rectal fistula; urinary retention; pelvis/surgery; sex disorders; surgical anastomosis; vesicovaginal fistula; female urogenital diseases
Journal Title: Seminars in Surgical Oncology
Volume: 18
Issue: 3
ISSN: 8756-0437
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons  
Date Published: 2000-04-01
Start Page: 216
End Page: 228
Language: English
DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1098-2388(200004/05)18:3<216::aid-ssu5>3.0.co;2-c
PUBMED: 10757887
PROVIDER: scopus
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Notes: Export Date: 18 November 2015 -- Source: Scopus
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