Publications by authors named "Clinton T Yeaman"
Objective: To describe a method for replacement of a dislodged critical urethral foley catheter following a robotic- assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.
Background: Following robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP), a bladder drainage via catheter is necessary to allow for proper healing of the urethrovesical anastomosis. In most cases, this is done using a transurethral foley catheter.
Article Synopsis
- Ureteroenteric strictures occur frequently (up to 20%) after urinary diversion, particularly in patients with a history of radiotherapy for cancer, prompting an investigation into their occurrence rates between radiated and non-radiated patients.
- A study involving 215 patients revealed that those who had prior radiation experienced a significantly higher rate of benign strictures (23%) compared to those without radiation (5.3%).
- The findings suggest that radiation may damage the ureteral blood supply, leading to stricter formation, and highlight the need for further research to improve surgical techniques and management options.