Nerve-sparing semi-cystectomy for bladder cancer (report of 6 cases)
- VernacularTitle:保留性神经的下半膀胱切除术(附六例报告)
- Author:
Zhong WANG
;
Benchun LIU
;
Yintian YUAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Bladder neoplasms;
Cystectomy;
Quality of life
- From:
Chinese Journal of Urology
2001;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo evaluate nerve-sparing semi-cystectomy for bladder cancer at trigone or bladder neck.Methods6 patients suffering from multi and invasive cancer at trigone or bladder neck underwent semi-cystectomy and in 5 of which the nerve-sparing technique was carried out.The post-operative outcome was evaluated.ResultsAll patients were followed up for 9～36 months.With nerve sparing surgery,sexual function has been preserved in 4 of the 5.Radical cystectomy was performed for 1 case because of tumor relapse.Unilateral hydronephresis was noted in another one.ConclusionsQuality of life has been good and erectile function can be preserved by nerve-sparing technique.
