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AUTHOR
L Di Gregorio
La cistectomia seminal-sparing nelle patologie non neoplastiche.
PURPOSE. Seminal-sparing cystectomy is reported in literature only with reference to oncological conditions. However, it can be applied also in non-neoplastic conditions in young patients with good renal function. In the present report we will describe our experience in this field, with special reference to erectile function, urinary continence, fertility and feasibility. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Between 2000 and 2009 we have treated five patients with seminalsparing cystectomy for benign conditions, namely sclerosing cystitis, tuberculosis and a benign paraganglioma. All patients underwent a complete diagnostic evaluation including CT of upper abdomen and pelvis, and bone scintigraphy. Digit…