Geoffrey Habermacher1, Robert B Nadler. 1. Section of Endourology, Laparoscopy and Stone Disease, Department of Urology, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois 60611-3008, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: We describe a case in which the tip of a resectoscope sheath broke off in the bladder during transurethral resection of the prostate. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A holmium laser was used to fragment a detached ceramic 26Fr resectoscope sheath tip, which was dislodged into the bladder during transurethral resection of the prostate. The fragments were then retrieved using grasping forceps. RESULTS: This procedure caused minimal trauma. CONCLUSIONS: The procedure represents a novel and safe approach to the intravesical fragmentation and subsequent removal of an iatrogenic foreign body from the bladder.
PURPOSE: We describe a case in which the tip of a resectoscope sheath broke off in the bladder during transurethral resection of the prostate. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A holmium laser was used to fragment a detached ceramic 26Fr resectoscope sheath tip, which was dislodged into the bladder during transurethral resection of the prostate. The fragments were then retrieved using grasping forceps. RESULTS: This procedure caused minimal trauma. CONCLUSIONS: The procedure represents a novel and safe approach to the intravesical fragmentation and subsequent removal of an iatrogenic foreign body from the bladder.
Authors: Hoon Ah Jang; Sung Gu Kang; Young Hwii Ko; Seok Ho Kang; Jun Cheon; Je Jong Kim; Jeong Gu Lee Journal: Int Neurourol J Date: 2012-09-30 Impact factor: 2.835