Delayed presentation of a detached resectoscope beak and treatment with thulium laser

Authors

  • Niall F. Davis Department of Urology, Mid-Western Regional Hospital, Dooradoyle, Co. Limerick, Ireland
  • Barry B. McGuire Department of Urology, Mid-Western Regional Hospital, Dooradoyle, Co. Limerick, Ireland
  • Hugh D. Flood Department of Urology, Mid-Western Regional Hospital, Dooradoyle, Co. Limerick, Ireland

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.612

Abstract

Intraoperative detachment of a resectoscope beak is an extremely
rare and unusual event. Retrieval of the ceramic beak can be difficult
due to the sheath’s large size relative to the urethral lumen. Our
report describes the retrieval of a calcified ceramic resectoscope
beak from the urinary bladder 4 years after transurethral resection
of the prostate (TURP). The calcified beak was successfully fragmented
into 3 separate pieces with a thulium laser. This method
allowed for safe removal of each fragment through the urethra.

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Author Biographies

Niall F. Davis, Department of Urology, Mid-Western Regional Hospital, Dooradoyle, Co. Limerick, Ireland

Barry B. McGuire, Department of Urology, Mid-Western Regional Hospital, Dooradoyle, Co. Limerick, Ireland

Hugh D. Flood, Department of Urology, Mid-Western Regional Hospital, Dooradoyle, Co. Limerick, Ireland

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How to Cite

Davis, N. F., McGuire, B. B., & Flood, H. D. (2013). Delayed presentation of a detached resectoscope beak and treatment with thulium laser. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 5(2), E17-E18. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.612

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Case Report