Spermaturia after Radical Prostatectomy: Is Surgical Preservation of Fertility Possible?. (7th April 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Reichard, Chad; Sabanegh, Edmund S.; Jones, J. Stephen; Fareed, Khaled
• Other Names: Gearhart J. P. Academic Editor.; Hong S. J. Academic Editor.; Takahashi S. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in urology. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-04-07
• Subjects: Urology -- Periodicals; Urology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Genitourinary organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Urologic Diseases; Genitourinary organs -- Diseases; Urology; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.6005
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/124715
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-696X

Abstract

Abstract : 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.