Spermaturia after Radical Prostatectomy: Is Surgical Preservation of Fertility Possible?
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Ease of sperm retrieval has not been previously described as a goal for patients undergoing radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer; however preservation of fertility is a known concern for some younger prostate cancer patients. We present the first known case of a patient with postejaculatory spermaturia following robotic assisted radical prostatectomy. We hypothesize that this is due to fistula formation between the vas deferens and the urinary tract.
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دوره 2013 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2013