Laparoscopic bladder augmentation using stomach

Urology. 1995 Oct;46(4):565-9. doi: 10.1016/S0090-4295(99)80275-1.

Abstract

We present a case of bladder augmentation with stomach, via a laparoscopic approach. The patient was a 17-year-old girl with sacral agenesis and a poorly compliant bladder. A wedge of stomach, based on the right gastroepiploic pedicle, was obtained using a stapled technique. The bladder was opened and the gastric segment was sutured in place. A needle suspension was also carried out. Three months later, the patient was dry and catheterizing every 4 hours. Laparoscopic bladder augmentation is technically feasible and, in the properly selected patient, may be the preferred technique for creation of a compliant high-volume urinary reservoir.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Organ Transplantation / methods
  • Stomach / transplantation*
  • Urinary Bladder / surgery*