Transurachal Catheter for Management of Difficult Catheterization in Anorectal Malformations: A Novel Technique

In brief

This article describes a novel transurachal catheterization technique to overcome difficult urinary drainage in male patients with anorectal malformations undergoing laparoscopic-assisted anorectoplasty. The method addresses a common intraoperative challenge that can complicate surgical visualization and maneuverability.

• Urinary drainage is essential for safe visualization and maneuverability during laparoscopic-assisted anorectoplasty procedures.
• Male patients with anorectal malformations frequently present technical challenges for urethral catheterization intraoperatively.
• Transurachal catheter technique offers an alternative approach when standard urethral catheterization fails in ARM cases.
• Novel catheterization methods can prevent surgical delays and complications in complex anorectal malformation repairs.

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