Cystoscopic suture removal by Holmium-YAG laser after Burch procedure.

Authors :: Karaşahin EK
Esin S
Alanbay I
Ercan MC
Mutlu E
Başer I
Basal S
Source :: Journal of the Turkish German Gynecological Association [J Turk Ger Gynecol Assoc] 2011 Mar 01; Vol. 12 (1), pp. 56-8. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 Mar 01 (Print Publication: 2011).
Publication Year :: 2011
Abstract: Burch colposuspension remains one of the successful operations performed for stress incontinence. Accidental suturing of the bladder wall during the procedure or subsequent erosion may lead to lower urinary tract symptoms. Diagnosis and management of these sutures indicate precise evaluation for which a 70 degree cystoscope is used. In selected cases, Holmium-YAG laser may enable us to manage long-standing, encrustated neglected sutures. Here we would like to report successful removal of intravesical sutures using the Holmium-YAG laser.