Bladder Diverticulae: Difference between revisions
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===== Open/laparoscopic/robotic surgical management ===== | ===== Open/laparoscopic/robotic surgical management ===== | ||
* '''Careful dissection is required during excision of the diverticulum to avoid ureteral injury | * '''<span style="color:#ff0000">Careful dissection is required during excision of the diverticulum to avoid ureteral injury</span>''', because many bladder diverticula are located adjacent to the ureter or may be adherent to it. Ureteral stents are often placed preoperatively or intraoperatively to facilitate dissection and avoid ureteric injury | ||
*Open | *Open | ||
**Usually performed through a transvesical, extra-peritoneal approach | **Usually performed through a transvesical, extra-peritoneal approach | ||