Laparoscopic bladder diverticulectomy

J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2008 Dec;18(6):849-51. doi: 10.1089/lap.2008.0253.

Abstract

Acquired bladder diverticulae are herniations of the bladder mucosa through detrusor muscle. Due to the ineffective emptying of the bladder diverticulum, urine accumulation may lead to urinary tract infection, stone disease, and lower urinary tract malignancy in the diverticulum. We report a case of laparoscopic bladder diverticulectomy for transitional cell carcinoma in an acquired bladder diverticulum. To our knowledge, this is the third case of laparoscopic diverticulectomy for a tumor. We report our experience with this case and the technical challenges encountered during the operation, together with literature review.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / surgery*
  • Diverticulum / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Male
  • Urinary Bladder Diseases / surgery*
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / surgery*