Results of simplified urethropexy in the recovery of continence after radical laparoscopic prostatectomy.

Purpose: To analyze the effectiveness of simplified urethropexy in the evolution of urinary incontinence after radical laparoscopic prostatectomy.

Patients And Methods: Between January 2007 and December 2008, 104 patients were included in a randomized trial to assess the effectiveness of simplified urethropexy. The simplified urethropexy technique was performed on conclusion of a urethrovesical anastomosis with running suture and, before cutting the suture material, a suture was applied using the same material with a needle through the pubic tubercle, tightening it and securing it with a Hem-o-lok.

[Laparoscopic nephron-sparing surgery. 5 years' experience].

Introduction: Laparoscopic nephron-sparing surgery is among the most complex urological procedures currently performed. Open surgery continues to be the gold standard of care, but the laparoscopic approach is gaining ground slowly but surely. Our 5 years' experience is reported.

[Laparoscopic adrenalectomy. Five-year experience].

Objective: Adrenal conditions requiring surgery are uncommon and are usually seen in several surgical departments. Our experience in laparoscopic management of adrenal pathology after almost five years of use of laparoscopy for retroperitoneal conditions at our center is reported.

Materials And Methods: A total of 37 laparoscopic adrenalectomies were performed over 53 months for benign and malignant conditions.

Corpora cavernosa lesion by gunshot. Case study and literature review.

Rupture of the corpora cavernosa is a very rare lesion. It occurs most commonly during intercourse. A far more exceptional cause is a gunshot wound; in this case, there are frequently concomitant lesions to other structures.