[W enterocystoplasty with resorbable staples: technic and functional results. Preliminary study]

The use of absorbable staples for enterocystoplasty allows a marked reduction of the operating time. The long-term results on continence need to be evaluated at result term before adopting this technique.Eight patients underwent "W" enterocystoplasty performed with absorbable staples according to the so-called "Detroit" technique, with direct uretero-ileal anastomosis. The continence of these patients was evaluated by clinical follow-up and urodynamic assessment (3 patients). Quality of life was studied by a questionnaire sent to the patient.The mean operating time was 5 hours 20 minutes, the plasty was performed in 25 to 35 minutes. The mean follow-up was 18.7 months, during which two uretero-ileal strictures were diagnosed. 7 of the 8 patients have a good diurnal continence (no leaks) and 1 patient has moderate continence (1 protection). Nocturnal continence was considered to be good in 3 cases, moderate in 2 cases and poor in 3 cases (1 protection). Four of the patients evaluated by questionnaire reported urinary disorders.The use of absorbable staples allows a definite reduction of the operating time, for a modes excess cost and satisfactory functional results.