Method and device for urethral-vesicle anastomosis

Method and device for urethral-vesicle anastomosis

An improved device and method are provided for securing the urethra to the bladder in surgery. A trocar is provided for insertion into the urethra. The trocar is removably secured to the urethra for advancement of the proximal end toward the bladder. A sheath is inserted and secured to the bladder i...

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Hauptverfasser: KIRSCH WOLFF M, TORREY ROBERT R, ZHU YONG HUA
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng
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DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Zusammenfassung:An improved device and method are provided for securing the urethra to the bladder in surgery. A trocar is provided for insertion into the urethra. The trocar is removably secured to the urethra for advancement of the proximal end toward the bladder. A sheath is inserted and secured to the bladder in order to assist in the advance of the bladder toward the urethra. The improved system permits medical personnel to clamp the urethra and bladder without the need for insertion of time consuming and laborious sutures. A method of securing the urethra and bladder using the disclosed apparatus is also provided.