Robot-Assisted Prostatic Utricle Reconstruction Using the Carrel Patch Principle to Preserve Fertility.

Journal: Urology
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Prostatic utricle (PU) with normal external genitalia is an uncommon congenital anomaly. About 14% develop epididymitis. This rare presentation should warn involvement of the ejaculatory ducts. Minimally invasive robot-assisted utricle resection is the preferred method.

Authors

  • Nicolás Fernández
    Division of Urology, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, School of Medicine, Bogotá D.C., Colombia.
  • Xinyuan Zhang
    Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.