Laparoscopic laser perforation of the urinary bladder

Abstract

Risk factors for urologic complications of gynaecologic surgery include pelvic adhesions, poor haemostasis, cancer and large pelvic masses. Newer minimally invasive technologies of laparoscopy and laser surgery are not without complications. We report a case of potassium titanyl phosphate laser perforation of the urinary bladder during laparoscopy. To our knowledge this is the first case report of such an occurrence. The mechanism of injury, diagnosis and management of laparoscopic bladder perforation is discussed.

Key Words:

• KTP laser
• laparoscopy
• urinary bladder