Complications of Ureteroscopic Surgery
Abstract Ureteroscopy (URS) is now the first-line diagnostic and treatment modality for almost all ureteral and intrarenal pathology. Even with the greatly increased range of indications for URS, the rate…
Management of Ureteral Injury
Abstract Ureteral injuries present a challenge to the urologic surgeon because their treatment requires a thorough knowledge of anatomy, mechanism of injury, and reconstruction techniques. The ureter can be divided…
Management of Complications Related to Traumatic Injuries
Abstract Though traumatic injuries to the genitourinary system are rare and commonly not life threatening, prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment can achieve optimal results and minimize complications. In this chapter,…
Complications of Endoscopic Procedures for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Abstract Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition affecting older men. While many minimally invasive options are available to treat BPH, there is still the risk of complications. In…
Management of Urinary Fistula
Abstract The clinical manifestation of urogenital fistulas is dependent on their size, location, and relation to the urethral sphincter. Fistulas proximal to the urinary sphincter may be associated with complaints…
Management of Urine Leak
Abstract Urinary leak is a unique complication of urologic surgeries. The potential consequences of a urine leak include paralytic ileus, electrolyte abnormalities, wound drainage, fascial dehiscence, and localized infection and/or…
Complications of Renal Tissue Ablation
Abstract Renal mass ablation is increasingly more common as long-term oncologic outcomes have shown comparability to nephron-sparing extirpative surgery, with less morbidity. Patient selection plays the largest role with respect…
Complications of Genitourinary Surgery in the Irradiated Pelvis
Abstract Urologic surgery in the previously irradiated field presents unique challenges and complications due to changes in tissue strength, plasticity, and healing. As radiation therapy is increasingly utilized for a…
Complications of Intravesical Therapy
Abstract Intravesical therapy plays an integral role in the management of nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer. Therefore urologists should be familiar with the expected side effects and unexpected complications that can…
Complications of Prostate Cryosurgical Ablation
Abstract Tissue ablation of the prostate can be done using prostate cryoablation and has been considered a good minimally invasive salvage treatment option for patients with recurrence after nonexcisional treatment…
