Laparoscopy as a treatment for intraperitoneal bladder injury.

OBJECTIVE

To present our experience of laparoscopic repair of iatrogenic bladder perforation.

MATERIAL AND

METHODS

Four cases of intraperitoneal bladder perforation occurred as a complication of transurethral tumor resection. The mean age of the patients was 66 years. Details of the surgical technique are presented.

RESULTS

The operation time ranged from 25 to 60 min. There were no intra- or postoperative complications. The average duration of hospitalization was 4 days and the recovery time was < or =12 days.

CONCLUSION

Laparoscopic repair of iatrogenic bladder perforation is a valuable alternative to open surgery.