Interrupted versus Continuous Suturing for Vesicourethral Anastomosis During Radical Prostatectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Karl F. Kowalewski; Christian Tapking; Svetlana Hetjens; Felix Nickel; Philipp Mandel; Philipp Nuhn; Manuel Ritter; Judd W. Moul; Joachim W. Thüroff; Maximilian C. Kriegmair

doi:10.1016/j.euf.2018.05.009

Interrupted versus Continuous Suturing for Vesicourethral Anastomosis During Radical Prostatectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Karl F. Kowalewski, Christian Tapking, Svetlana Hetjens, Felix Nickel, Philipp Mandel, Philipp Nuhn, Manuel Ritter, Judd W. Moul, Joachim W. Thüroff, Maximilian C. Kriegmair

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Abstract

Continuous and interrupted suturing are both established and safe techniques for vesicourethral anastomosis during radical prostatectomy. While continuous suturing might provide benefits in terms of short-term results, both techniques appear equal for long-term results.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	980-991
Number of pages	12
Journal	European Urology Focus
Volume	5
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euf.2018.05.009
State	Published - Nov 2019
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Continuous suture
Interrupted suture
Prostate cancer
Prostatectomy
Suture techniques
Vesicourethral anastomosis

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Urology

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Interrupted versus Continuous Suturing for Vesicourethral Anastomosis During Radical Prostatectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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