Resection of a posterior pubic symphyseal protuberance using the electrocautery device

Authors
Kim, SC Weiser, AC Nadler, RB
Citation
Sc. Kim et al., Resection of a posterior pubic symphyseal protuberance using the electrocautery device, UROLOGY, 55(4), 2000, pp. 586-587
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
Urology & Nephrology
Journal title
UROLOGY
ISSN journal
00904295 → ACNP
Volume
55
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
586 - 587
Database
ISI
SICI code
0090-4295(200004)55:4<586:ROAPPS>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
A posterior protuberance of the pubic symphysis can make a radical retropub ic prostatectomy difficult. We describe a technique using electrocautery to remove this protuberance, which can be safely and easily performed. UROLOG Y 55: 586-587, 2000. (C) 2000, Elsevier Science Inc.