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Immediate Repair Successful After Urethral Injury

Case report described successful immediate reconstruction of a membranous urethral injury recognized during rectal cancer surgery.

  • By

  • Mouj Hijazi

  • July 2, 2026

  • 3 min

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Objective:

To report on the outcomes of immediate urethral reconstruction following a urethral injury during rectal cancer surgery.

Approach:
  • Case Report: Describes a 57-year-old male patient with advanced rectoanal cancer who underwent laparoscopy-assisted abdominoperineal resection and sustained a partial tear of the membranous urethra.
Key Findings:
  • Immediate urethral reconstruction resulted in preserved urinary function.
  • No evidence of stricture or incontinence was observed through 4 years of follow-up.
  • The injury was repaired using five interrupted absorbable sutures with confirmed watertight closure.
Interpretation:

Urethral injury during rectal surgery may be more common than previously recognized, with reported incidences ranging from 0.1% to 2%.

Limitations:
  • The study is based on a single case report.
  • Further research is needed to generalize findings.
Conclusion:

Immediate urethral reconstruction for urethral injury during rectal surgery can yield satisfactory outcomes.

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Immediate Repair Successful After Urethral Injury

  • by Mouj Hijazi

  • July 2, 2026

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