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dissection; this will decrease urine leaking via the fistula tract and improve
visualization during repair. Urethral catheter is also placed, if possible, to
allow palpation of the urethra during the perineal dissection.
The incision is made in the shape of an inverted U, with the apex just
above the level of the anal sphincter and extending to a location just inside
the ischial tuberosities bilaterally (Fig. 15-3). A midline vertical incision
may be added for increased exposure, in the case of excess soft tissue, or
for further access to the anterior urethra in cases where posterior
urethroplasty is necessary.
FIGURE 15-3 Male perineum with inverted-U incision (dotted line) extending
between the ischial tuberosities.
Initial Dissection
After deepening the incision, enter the ischiorectal fossa bilaterally and
develop these spaces using blunt dissection.
Carefully proceed to dissect the plane between the rectum posteriorly and
the urethra, prostate, and bladder anteriorly. This is started through the
area of the central tendon between the bulbospongiosus muscle and the
anal sphincter. Once beyond the anal sphincter, the dissection is carried
onto the anterior rectal wall and the perirectal fat laterally.

Follow the anterior surface of the rectum until encountering the fistula
tract. Identification of the plane may be difficult due to prior surgical
scarring or exposure to radiation and other ablative energy sources, so
periodic rectal examinations may be required to proceed to confirm the
site of the fistula and avoid entering the rectum too soon.
A handheld retractor with fiberoptic lighting may be needed for improved
visualization. An assistant can stand at the patient’s side (behind one leg)
to hold the retractor, which will also provide anterior traction. Posterior
countertraction can be provided with a handheld malleable retractor on the
rectum.
After entering the fistula tract, circumferentially transect the fistula and
continue to dissect the plane further proximally. Once through the fistula,
the dissection is oriented a little more inferiorly to follow the natural
course of the rectum and avoid inadvertent entry into the bladder.
Perirectal and perivesical fat is usually encountered, and this is a safe
plane to dissect within as one proceeds more proximally (Fig. 15-4). The
dissection should be continued, and the rectum mobilized to allow tensionfree closure with adequate space for the gracilis flap to completely cover
the repair.
FIGURE 15-4 A. Dissection between the rectum and the urinary tract. A handheld
retractor is held anteriorly to provide both countertraction and additional light. The fistula
tract has been transected circumferentially, and perirectal fat is seen beyond the fistula
tract. Defects in the prostatic urethra and the rectum can be seen. B. An Allis clamp can
be used to provide traction for the remaining proximal rectal mobilization and dissection
and to demonstrate approximation for transverse rectal closure.
Rectal Closure

Once the space between the urinary tract and the rectum has been
developed, proceed with closure of the rectum and primary closure of the
urethral defect if possible.
Rectal closure should be performed in two layers and done in a transverse
manner if the anatomy allows. The first layer can be done with fullthickness bites utilizing interrupted 3-0 absorbable suture such as Vicryl or
polydioxanone (PDS). A second interrupted layer with 3-0 suture should
then be performed with a braided polyester suture such as Ethibond,
imbricating tissue over the first layer of closure.
Urethral Closure
If the urethral defect can be closed primarily, do so with interrupted
absorbable suture such as 3-0 PDS.
If needed, flexible cystoscopy may be performed to confirm fistula
location and to make sure closure of the defect has not resulted in
narrowing of the urethral lumen.
If the urethral defect is too large or fixed for primary closure, a buccal
mucosa graft may be required for closure.
Once the buccal mucosa graft has been harvested, thin the graft by
carefully removing attached tissue to optimize graft take.
With the mucosal surface of the graft facing the urethral lumen, patch the
urethral defect using absorbable monofilament suture, preferably 4-0 PDS
(Fig. 15-5A).

FIGURE 15-5 Anastomotic urethroplasty for coexisting posterior urethral stricture. A.
Anastomotic sutures placed into distal prostatic urethra following excision of the fistula and
associated fibrotic stricture. B. Bulbar urethra brought to level of anastomosis without
tension. C. Completed anastomosis. The rectal closure sutures are seen posteriorly. The
space between the rectal closure and urethral anastomosis will be filled with a gracilis
muscle interposition.
If there is an associated moderate stricture of the membranous urethra,
urethrotomy incision can be made from the fistula through the strictured
segment, with a longer buccal mucosa graft then used to close the urethral
defect and augment the stricture.

To check for a water-tight closure, gently fill the urethra in retrograde
manner with normal saline. Repair any large leaks with interrupted sutures
as needed.
Once the urethral repair is completed, replace a 16Fr or 18Fr soft silicone
Foley catheter.
Posterior Urethroplasty
For cases with coexisting posterior urethral stricture or obliteration,
posterior urethroplasty with primary anastomosis can be performed in
select cases. Presence of the stricture will be known preoperatively
following imaging and examination under anesthesia, so at the time of
incision, a vertical midline incision may be added to the inverted-U
incision.
Carry the midline incision down to the bulbospongiosus muscle with
electrocautery, then divide the bulbospongiosus muscle and mobilize the
urethra circumferentially with Metzenbaum scissors.
The urethra can be mobilized distally to the level of the penile suspensory
ligament.
Using a catheter or Bougie to identify the distal extent of the stricture,
transect the urethra and make a dorsal urethrotomy extending
approximately 1 cm into healthy urethra.
Dissect the scarred membranous or prostatic urethra until encountering a
sufficient lumen for urethral anastomosis. This will require excision of a
segment of the urethra and possibly a portion of the prostate until reaching
tissue sufficiently healthy to hold a suture. In cases of complete
obliteration, use of a curved metal sound or flexible cystoscope passed
into the bladder neck and posterior urethra via the suprapubic catheter
tract provides a palpable target for this dissection.
Calibrate both the proximal urethra or bladder neck and the transected
urethra to achieve a goal lumen of 26-30Fr.
To allow for a tension-free anastomosis, adjunct maneuvers may be
required to gain urethral length. The corpora cavernosa may be separated
by sharply dissecting between the two erectile bodies, starting with a
scalpel and continuing with tenotomy scissors. Separate the corpora
cavernosa until the pubic symphysis is palpable.
If further urethral length is required for anastomosis, suture ligate the

dorsal vein and perform an inferior pubectomy.
Perform an anastomotic urethroplasty with a series of interrupted 3-0 PDS
sutures, leaving the knots outside the lumen. Between six and eight sutures
are generally sufficient (Fig. 15-5).
Gracilis Muscle Interposition
Following closure of the urethral and rectal defects, interposition of wellvascularized tissue is the final key component of complex fistula repair.
Lower the legs into a standard lithotomy position. Cut back the drape
along the selected thigh and secure to the skin with a stapler (Fig. 15-6A).

FIGURE 15-6 Gracilis muscle interposition. A. Harvest of left gracilis muscle with
incision just below the level of the mid-thigh. After transecting the gracilis tendon, the
muscle will be passed through a subcutaneous tunnel to the perineum. B. Vascular
pedicles of the gracilis muscle. The primary pedicle is located approximately 9 cm from the
pubic tubercle; all remaining secondary pedicles should be ligated to mobilize the muscle

after ensuring a good arterial wave of the primary pedicle with Doppler ultrasound. C.
Gracilis muscle passed into the perineal wound through a large subcutaneous tunnel over
the ipsilateral ischiopubic ramus. D. Schematic illustration of gracilis muscle secured
beyond the level of both rectal and urethral closures. Note that the muscle reaches a level
posterior to the bladder and proximal to both the urethral and rectal repairs. E. Completed
rectal and urethral closures with interposed gracilis muscle. The muscle provides good
bulk to fill the space created by the dissection and separate the closures.
Make an incision over the inner thigh along the course of the gracilis
muscle. The distal tendon of the muscle can generally be palpated at the
knee as a thick cord, and the incision can end a few centimeters proximal
to the tendon.
Deepen the incision with electrocautery and identify the muscle. Dissect
the fascia off the muscle distally to identify the tendon and, therefore,
positively identify the gracilis, then continue the dissection proximally.
Preserve the vascular pedicles to the muscle during dissection (Fig. 156B). The primary pedicle is located approximately 9 cm from the pubic
tubercle. Use a Doppler ultrasound probe to ensure adequate arterial flow
at the primary pedicle before ligating any secondary pedicles to complete
the muscle mobilization.
Free the fascial tissue off the muscle to the level of the primary pedicle to
maximize its ability to rotate into position. Divide the distal tendon with
electrocautery.
With a combination of blunt and sharp dissection, create a wide
subcutaneous tunnel over the ischiopubic ramus between the perineal and
thigh incisions. Rotate the gracilis on the primary pedicle and pass the
muscle into the perineum (Fig. 15-6C).
Place a series of interrupted 3-0 PDS sutures at the distal extent of the
perineal dissection, in order to anchor the muscle flap beyond the repaired
rectal and urethral defects. Pass these sutures through the appropriate side
of the muscle and tie them down to secure the muscle in place proximally
(Fig. 15-6D). The result should be bulky muscle filling the perineal
dissection (Fig. 15-6E), which can then be further secured into position
with interrupted 3-0 Vicryl sutures to the perineal musculature and fat
laterally.
Before closing the thigh wound, place a closed suction drain exiting
distally, and leave the drain in the bed of the gracilis muscle. Loosely reapproximate muscular fascia with a series of interrupted 3-0 Vicryl
sutures.

Close the subcutaneous tissue with interrupted 3-0 Vicryl sutures with
knots buried before closing the skin with a stapler.
Wound Closure
Leave a Penrose drain in the perineal wound exiting one corner of the
inverted-U incision. Following copious irrigation of the wound, use
absorbable suture to close dead space with perineal fat. Close the
bulbospongiosus muscle with interrupted 3-0 Vicryl if it was opened to
mobilize the urethra.
Use running 3-0 Vicryl to close Colles fascia and approximate all wound
edges.
Close skin with running 4-0 Vicryl.
PEARLS AND PITFALLS
Be sure to extend the initial dissection beyond the fistula to a level
under the bladder. This allows for sufficient mobility of the rectum for
tension-free closure and provides space for anchoring the gracilis
muscle. This ensures that healthy well-vascularized tissue will
completely separate the urethral and rectal closures.
After dissecting through the fistula tract, it is critical to orient further
proximal dissection a little posteriorly, using the perirectal fat as a
guide, as further dissection straight in through the perineal tissues may
lead to injury of the posterior bladder.
Transverse closure of the rectal defect is preferred to longitudinal
closure, so as to avoid narrowing of the rectal lumen. However,
longitudinal closure may be required in some cases based on patient
anatomy.
When creating the tunnel for the gracilis muscle, aim for a width of four
fingerbreadths. This allows for postoperative swelling of the muscle
without compromising its blood supply.
Postoperative Care

Following a gracilis muscle interposition, keep the patient on
postoperative bed rest for a period of 48-72 hours. Use appropriate
pharmacologic deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis.
When ready for hospital discharge, urinary drainage can be achieved with
either a urethral catheter or suprapubic catheter with the urethral catheter
plugged.
Voiding cystourethrogram is obtained 5-6 weeks following surgery, and
urinary catheters are removed if well healed. If there is significant
extravasation of contrast, suprapubic catheter drainage is continued, and
the patient is restudied a few weeks later. Gastrografin enema is obtained
5-6 months postoperatively to document healing, followed by stoma
reversal shortly thereafter.
Suggested Readings
Lane BR, Stein DE, Remzi FH, Strong SA, Fazio VW, Angermeier KW. Management of radiotherapy
induced rectourethral fistula. J Urol. 2006;175(4):1382-1387; discussion 1387-1388.
Samplaski MK, Wood HM, Lane BR, Remzi FH, Lucas A, Angermeier KW. Functional and quality-
of-life outcomes in patients under-going transperineal repair with gracilis muscle interposition
for complex rectourethral fistula. Urology. 2011;77(3):736-741.
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