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. 2019;72(4):408-412.
doi: 10.5173/ceju.2019.1977. Epub 2019 Dec 27.

The outcome of Y-V plasty as a final option in patients with recurrent bladder neck sclerosis following failed endoscopic treatment

Khalid Sayedahmed  1 , Mohamed El Shazly  1 , Roberto Olianas  2 , Bjoern Kaftan  2 , Mohamed Omar  1
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The outcome of Y-V plasty as a final option in patients with recurrent bladder neck sclerosis following failed endoscopic treatment

Khalid Sayedahmed et al. Cent European J Urol. 2019.

Abstract

Introduction: Bladder neck sclerosis is a rare late complication of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Endoscopic resection or incision of the bladder neck is usually successful in the management of such cases. In some cases, even repeated endoscopic management always followed with recurrent sclerosis. In these cases, the Y-V plasty of the bladder neck provides a final option of treatment.

Material and methods: Retrospective evaluation of 24 patients who underwent Y-V plasty of the bladder neck from 2007 to 2014 was performed. All patients had TURP once and presented after at least 2 failed attempts of endoscopic management. The principle of this technique is to insert a V-shaped part of the bladder wall into the fibrosed bladder neck. The patient evaluation included measuring Q max, residual urine volume and asking about their satisfaction. All patients were operated in the same center by the same surgeon.

Results: The mean age of patients at surgery was 66.8 years (range 56-74 years). All patients presented preoperatively with obstructive micturition with mean Qmax 2.2 ml/s (SD ±1.9) and mean residual urine volume of 381 ±169 ml. After a mean follow-up of 46 months (SD ±22), the mean Qmax reached 16.4 ml/s (SD 3.3) while the mean residual urine volume was 18 ml (SD ±6). Recurrent sclerosis occurred in three patients (12.5%). A total of 94.1% of patients reported satisfactory micturition with significant improvement in the quality of life.

Conclusions: The Y-V plasty can provide a final option with a high success rate for patients with bladder neck sclerosis after failed endoscopic treatment.

Keywords: benign; bladder neck contracture; bladder reconstruction; hyperplasia; prostatic hypertrophy; stricture recurrence.

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Figure 1
Preoperative ascending urethrogram showing bladder neck contracture.
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Figure 2
Incision of the stenotic bladder neck ring in Y shaped fashion.
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Figure 3
Mobilization of a tension-free well-vascularized flap (Y become V).
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Figure 4
Voiding cysto- uerthrogram showing resolution of the stenotic bladder neck.
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