Abstract:Purpose: An entero-neovesical fistula (ENF) is a rare troublesome complication of an orthotopic ileal bladder substitution. We report on a novel, safe technique to close ileal neovesical fistulas without extensive adhesiolysis using an NK-stapler (ENDOPATH® ENDOCUTTER ETS; Johnson & Johnson, Cincinnati, OH, USA). Patients: We treated two cases of postoperative ENF after orthotopic ileal bladder substitution for radical cystectomy. Case 1 was a 63-year-old male with occasional fecaluria, and Case 2 was a 73… Show more
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