Laparoscopic Mitrofanoff appendicovesicostomy

Urology. 2004 Oct;64(4):802-4. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2004.04.059.

Abstract

A novel technique of performing fully laparoscopic Mitrofanoff appendicovesicostomy in the management of neurogenic bladder is described. All steps, including appendix harvesting and extravesical appendiceal-vesical anastomosis with flap-valve mechanism creation, were completed laparoscopically and provided satisfactory preliminary clinical results. Additional studies are necessary for the evaluation of this novel technique.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Surgical
  • Appendectomy / methods
  • Appendix / transplantation*
  • Child
  • Cystostomy / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Self Care
  • Spinal Dysraphism / complications
  • Tissue and Organ Harvesting / methods
  • Umbilicus / surgery
  • Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / etiology
  • Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / surgery*
  • Urinary Catheterization