EAU 2013 - Programme Book - YouMed

Sunday
Sunday, 17 March - EAU Programme
170 Programme Book
Thematic Session 7
11.00 - 12.00 Management of surgical complications
Brown Hall 3 - Level S2
Chairs: J. Rassweiler, Heilbronn (DE)
R.F. Van Velthoven, Brussels (BE)
11.00 - 11.15 Tips and tricks Bowel perforation during puncture (suprapubic + percutaneous catheter)
A. Skolarikos, Athens (GR)
11.15 - 11.30 Tips and tricks Hemorrhagic cystitis
M. Brausi, Modena (IT)
11.30 - 11.45 Tips and tricks Complications of flank incisions
M.S. Michel, Mannheim (DE)
Aims and objectives
Still in the era of laparoscopy and robotics flank incisions represents the predominantly used access for open
access to the upper urinary tract. However, it is associated with complications effecting quality of life - the
most important being paraesthesia, neuralgia, hernia, and flank bulge. Concerning flank bulge, an incidence
of up to 50% has been described. For most of these complications bounded nerve function is suggested as
underlying mechanism.
The lecture summarises the underlying relevant anatomy of the flank with special regard to the nervous
system. Furthermore it deals with the aetiology and incidence of the complications caused by flank incision.
It presents the current available literature in the field, shows how to identify patients at risk and explains
how to manage existing complications. Finally it gives the most important information which is: How best
to prevent them.
11.45 - 12.00 Tips and tricks Symptomatic lymphocele
D.A. Schilling, Tübingen (DE)
Aims and objectives
Lymphoceles following retroperitoneal surgery are frequent and can be bothersome and evoke severe
complications such as thromboebolic disease.
Objective of the lecture is to identify risk factors for lymphocele formation, discuss preventive measures and
point out treatment strategies in persisting symptomatic lymphorrhoea.