Transurethral resection syndrome after bladder perforation

Anesth Analg. 2003 Nov;97(5):1536-1538. doi: 10.1213/01.ANE.0000085299.24288.8C.

Abstract

The use of irrigating solutions is essential for distension of mucosal surfaces and visualization of the surgical field during resectoscopic resection of bladder tumors (TURBT). TURBT resection may be complicated with bladder perforation associated with intraperitoneal extravasation of irrigant fluid, which may rarely evolve in specific hydroelectrolyte imbalance characterized with hyponatremia, intravascular volume deficit, and renal impairment. We report four cases of TURBT syndrome during bladder surgery complicated by bladder perforation and discuss issues relevant to pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this rare condition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Biopsy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis*
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy
  • Sodium / blood
  • Therapeutic Irrigation / adverse effects*
  • Urinary Bladder / injuries*
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Sodium