J F Redman1, J S Barthold. 1. Department of Urology, University of Arkansas College of Medicine, Little Rock, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Our study was done to evaluate the efficacy of performing ileal augmentation cystoplasty through a short Pfannenstiel incision. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From December 1986 to June 1988, 7 patients with neurovesical dysfunction secondary to myelodysplasia underwent ileal augmentation cystoplasty via a lower abdominal incision. From July 1989 to July 1993, 12 similar patients underwent ileal augmentation cystoplasty via a short Pfannenstiel incision. RESULTS: Operative time was slightly shorter and mean recovery time, as measured by the return of gastrointestinal function and hospital stay, was shorter in the Pfannenstiel incision group. CONCLUSIONS: In select patients a short Pfannenstiel incision is the incision of choice for ileal augmentation cystoplasty.
PURPOSE: Our study was done to evaluate the efficacy of performing ileal augmentation cystoplasty through a short Pfannenstiel incision. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From December 1986 to June 1988, 7 patients with neurovesical dysfunction secondary to myelodysplasia underwent ileal augmentation cystoplasty via a lower abdominal incision. From July 1989 to July 1993, 12 similar patients underwent ileal augmentation cystoplasty via a short Pfannenstiel incision. RESULTS: Operative time was slightly shorter and mean recovery time, as measured by the return of gastrointestinal function and hospital stay, was shorter in the Pfannenstiel incision group. CONCLUSIONS: In select patients a short Pfannenstiel incision is the incision of choice for ileal augmentation cystoplasty.