Urolog. pro Praxi, 2010; 11(3): 144-148

On-lay urethroplasty using autologous tissues and heterologous collagen implant Pelvicol™. Long-term results

MUDr.Petr Kutílek, Ph.D., MUDr.Ivo Novák, Ph.D.

Urologická klinika FN a LF UK, Hradec Králové

Urethroplasties using own tissue graphts or living flaps are the most common technique in urethral stricture repair all over the world

in urology practice. The resection of the urethral wall and end-to-end anastomosis of spatulated ends is used only in short deffects of

bulbar urethra. Especially serious severe lost injuries or iatrogenic damage with extended spongiofibrosis of the urethral wall, where

are no uneasily attainable high mentioned materials, and where is not suitable urethral resection, are all the time a problem for urethral

reconstructive surgery. An alternative material for urethroplasty seems to be heterologous grafts in this cases. Pelvicol™ is collagen

acelular matrix implant generated from porcine skin. Study compares long-term results of urethral susbstitution uretroplasties in two

groups of patients.

Keywords: urethral stricture, on-lay urethroplasty, autologous tissue, heterologous Pelvicol™ implant

Published: June 15, 2010  Show citation