Method of performing a suprapubic transurethral cystostomy and associated procedures and apparatus therefor

A suprapubic transurethral cystotomy apparatus and method of forming a surgical opening therewith. The apparatus includes an elongate tubular body including a proximal portion and a distal portion inclined relative to one another. The distal portion extends along an axis to an end configured for rec...

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Main Authors Zook, Ronald E, Braun, Timothy E, High, Kenneth A, Sampson, Laurence K, Jackinsky, Steve W, Kroehl, Pete W, Palmer, Davey B, Wright, David W, Burek, Paul P
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 21.02.2012
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Summary:A suprapubic transurethral cystotomy apparatus and method of forming a surgical opening therewith. The apparatus includes an elongate tubular body including a proximal portion and a distal portion inclined relative to one another. The distal portion extends along an axis to an end configured for receipt through a urethra. An elongate arm has a first end operably attached to the proximal portion of the tubular body and a second end providing an indicator establishing an axis aligned coaxially with the axis of the distal portion. A surgical opening is formed with a cutting member being extended along the axis of the indicator.