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I'm looking inmation on an operation called Anterior Flap Extraperitoneal Cystoplasty. Is re a Dr. out re has ever done or heard about operation? Do know of any hospitals were is being done?

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The only infomation I could find was the following (a Medline search), and it was the only citation: 1: J Urol 1997 Jun;157(6):2095-8 Books, LinkOut Comment in: J Urol. 1997 Jun;157(6):2107-8 Anterior flap extraperitoneal cystoplasty. Albo M, Raz S, Dupont MC. Department of Surgery, University of California at Los Angeles, USA. PURPOSE: We report on our initial experience with the anterior flap extraperitoneal cystoplasty for refractory voiding symptoms secondary to detrusor hyperactivity. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 27 patients underwent anterior flap extraperitoneal cystoplasty, the principles of which include a Pfannenstiel skin incision, a small peritoneotomy with minimal manipulation of the bowel, extraperitoneal bowel resection with ileovesical anastomosis and creation of an anterior bladder wall flap. RESULTS: Convalescence was uneventful in 25 patients (92%). Oral intake resumed on postoperative day 3 or 4, and the patient was discharged home on postoperative day 5 or 6. Voiding symptoms resolved or improved significantly in 92% of patients, who were dry or used 1 or no pads a day. Two complications required prolonged hospitalization. CONCLUSIONS: Anterior flap extraperitoneal cystoplasty is a safe and effective treatment that has the potential to decrease postoperative complications and recovery time.