Prolonged Drainage Following Radical Prostatectomy: Perforation of Anastomosis by Surgical Drain

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We presented a case of prolonged drainage following RRP related to the perforation of vesicourethral anastamosis (VUA) by drain and the management. Sixty seven years old man underwent RRP. After the anastomosis, a surgical drain was placed. At postoperatively 2nd day, the drainage increased and 1500 ml/ day drained during 15 days. Subsequent cystography and cystoscopy revealed that the problem was the perforation of anastomosis by surgical drain. The drainage decreased after pulling out the drain 2-3 cm. It should be considered that prolonged drainage following RRP can occur related to the perforation of VUA by surgical drain.

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Prostate cancer , anastomosis , perforation , leakage

Kocatepe Medical Journal

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Kocatepe Medical Journal