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Implantation of the AMS 800 artificial sphincter system in a woman via a paraurethral access

Schick V

Der Urologe. Ausg. A, 2005

Abstract

The procedure described demonstrates the feasibility of reliable implantation of an artificial sphincter system in female patients via a paraurethral access between the urethral orifice and the clitoris following radical cystectomy with continent, orthotopic urinary diversion and postoperatively developed urinary stress-incontinence. The technique presented avoids the more invasive transperitoneal or transvaginal approaches which jeopardize the neobladder-neck and increase the risk for infections or fistulas.

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