Sistema REMEEX® para el tratamiento de la incontinencia de esfuerzo masculina: nuestra experiencia / REMEEX® system for the treatment of male urinary stress incontinence: Our experience

Introducción: Presentamos un estudio retrospectivo sobre los resultados obtenidos por nuestro servicio en el tratamiento de la incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo masculina con el sistema REMEEX®. Material y métodos: Entre febrero de 2007 y diciembre de 2009 se intervinieron con el sistema REMEEX® 14 pacientes varones diagnosticados de incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo moderada-severa. El origen de la incontinencia fue secundario a prostatectomía radical abierta (n=9), laparoscópica (n=4) y RTU prostática (n=1). Evaluamos las complicaciones obtenidas en tres grupos: intraoperatorias, precoces (menos de 1 mes) y tardías (más de 1 mes). Evaluamos el estado de los pacientes tras 1, 3, 6 y 12 meses de seguimiento. Resultados: La mediana de edad fue de 68,5 años (rango: 62–71). El tiempo mediano de seguimiento fue de 18,6 meses (rango: 10,1–35,2). La media de reajustes fue de 3,7 (rango: 1–6). Un total de 12 pacientes fue reajustado en el postoperatorio inmediato (24–72h tras la intervención). En tres ocasiones (21,4%) fue necesario retirar todo el sistema, uno por infección precoz y dos porque no deseaban más reajustes. La complicación intraoperatoria más frecuente fue la perforación vesical con 4 casos (28,5%). La complicación precoz más encontrada fueron 5 episodios de retención aguda de orina (35,7%). Al año, un 41,7% de los pacientes está totalmente continente (5/12) y un 33,3% presenta leves escapes (4/12). Conclusiones: El sistema REMEEX® para la incontinencia urinaria masculina, según nuestra experiencia, presenta un porcentaje de éxito al año (pacientes continentes o con mínimos escapes) del 75%, con una alta incidencia de complicaciones menores.Los reajustes, sobre todo durante los primeros seis meses, son frecuentes y es necesario un estrecho seguimiento. Necesitamos trabajos que evalúen la efectividad de este sistema a más largo plazo (AU)

Introduction: We evaluate the effectiveness of REMEEX® (readjustable sling) for the treatment of male urinary stress incontinence (SUI). Materials and method: Between February 2007 and December 2009, 14 male patients with mild to severe SUI were operated with the use of REMEEX® system. The origin of incontinence was radical open prostatectomy (n=9), laparoscopic prostatectomy (n=4) and TUR (n=1). We evaluate postoperatively complications in three groups: intraoperatively, early complications (before 1 month) and late complications (after 1 month). Follow up was done at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after intervention. Results: The mean age was 68,5 years (range: 62–71). The average follow-up time was 18,6 months (range: 10,1–35,2). The mean of readjustment was 3,7 (range: 1–6). Twelve patients were readjusted during the early period (24–72h after intervention). The mesh was removed in 3 cases (21,4%) owing to infection in one and the others because patients didn't want more system readjustment. There were four (28,5%) intraoperative bladder perforations. The early complication more frequent was acute urinary retention with five cases (35,7%). To the year of follow-up 41,7% of the patients are totally continent (5/12) and 33,3% presents light urinary incontinence (4/12). Conclusions: The REMEEX® system for the treatment of male SUI presents (in our experience) a 75% of good results (continent patients or patients with light urinary incontinence) at the year of follow-up with a high rate of light complications. Readjustment are frequent at the first six months after intervention and it′s necessary an intense follow-up. We need more studies that evaluate the long-term efficiency of this system (AU)

[REMEEX® system for the treatment of male urinary stress incontinence: our experience]. / Sistema REMEEX® para el tratamiento de la incontinencia de esfuerzo masculina: nuestra experiencia.

INTRODUCTION: We evaluate the effectiveness of REMEEX® (readjustable sling) for the treatment of male urinary stress incontinence (SUI). MATERIALS AND METHOD: Between February 2007 and December 2009, 14 male patients with mild to severe SUI were operated with the use of REMEEX® system. The origin of incontinence was radical open prostatectomy (n=9), laparoscopic prostatectomy (n=4) and TUR (n=1). We evaluate postoperatively complications in three groups: intraoperatively, early complications (before 1 month) and late complications (after 1 month). Follow up was done at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after intervention. RESULTS: The mean age was 68,5 years (range: 62-71). The average follow-up time was 18,6 months (range: 10,1-35,2). The mean of readjustment was 3,7 (range: 1-6). Twelve patients were readjusted during the early period (24-72h after intervention). The mesh was removed in 3 cases (21,4%) owing to infection in one and the others because patients didn't want more system readjustment. There were four (28,5%) intraoperative bladder perforations. The early complication more frequent was acute urinary retention with five cases (35,7%). To the year of follow-up 41,7% of the patients are totally continent (5/12) and 33,3% presents light urinary incontinence (4/12). CONCLUSIONS: The REMEEX® system for the treatment of male SUI presents (in our experience) a 75% of good results (continent patients or patients with light urinary incontinence) at the year of follow-up with a high rate of light complications. Readjustment are frequent at the first six months after intervention and it's necessary an intense follow-up. We need more studies that evaluate the long-term efficiency of this system.

[Extrinsic ureteral obstruction secondary to appendiceal mucocele]. / Obstrucción ureteral extrínseca secundaria a mucocele apendicular.

OBJECTIVE: To report a case of extrinsic ureteral obstruction arising from mucocele of the appendix and review the clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of this appendiceal pathology of interest in urology. METHODS: A 71-year-old female patient that had previously undergone radical gynecological surgery and postoperative radiotherapy presented with right lumbar pain. Patient evaluation by ultrasound, IVP and CT showed a pelvic mass causing right extrinsic ureteral obstruction. Release and reinsertion of the right ureter and appendectomy were performed. RESULTS: The anatomopathological study showed an appendiceal mucinous cystadenoma. The patient is asymptomatic after surgery. CONCLUSIONS: Appendiceal mucocele is a dilatation of the vermiform appendix due to collection of mucoid material that is frequently produced by a cystadenoma. The presenting feature is usually that of acute appendicitis. The definitive diagnosis is based on the anatomopathological findings. Treatment is by appendectomy for the benign tumors and by right hemicolectomy in a second stage procedure for malignant tumors. This appendiceal pathology should be taken into account in the differential diagnosis of right extrinsic ureteral obstruction.

[High-flow priapism in the pediatric age: review]. / Priapismo de alto flujo en edad pediátrica: revisión.

OBJECTIVE: To review the literature on high flow priapism in children and analyze the etiology, pathophysiological mechanism, diagnostic tests, treatment and complications. METHODS: The literature is reviewed and an additional case of posttraumatic arterial priapism in an 11 year-old boy treated at our hospital is presented. RESULTS: 24 cases of high flow priapism in children were found; 18 had a history of genitoperineal trauma, 5 had sickle cell anemia and one child had Fabry's disease. Diagnosis was based on patient history, intracavernous blood gases and echo doppler findings. Fourteen patients with posttraumatic priapism, one patient with sickle cell anemia and the child with Fabry's disease were treated by pudendal arteriography with embolization. The immediate results and erectile function were good. CONCLUSIONS: Genitoperineal trauma is the most common cause of arterial priapism in children. High flow must be considered in children with sickle cell disease and priapism that do not respond to conventional treatment. Pudendal arteriography with embolization is the treatment of choice. Erectile function is recovered after treatment.