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Excision of urethral caruncle using a sealing device (LigaSure™): A case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We report a case of a 74-year-old postmenopausal woman with stage III cystocele and a non-circumferential urethral caruncle presenting with bulge, voiding difficulty, occasional bleeding, and meatal discomfort. She underwent anterior colporrhaphy followed by excision of the urethral caruncle using the LigaSure™ device. The procedure was completed within 1 min, with minimal blood loss and no suturing. Postoperative follow-ups showed good wound healing without recurrence or urethral stricture. This case suggests that LigaSure™ may enable rapid, sutureless excision in selected non-circumferential lesions.

Source: Urology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103192

Authors: Pin-Yu Chen, Hui-Kung Ting, En Meng

Institutions: National Defense Medical Center, Tri-Service General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,160