METHOD OF PERFORMING A SUPRAPUBIC TRANSURETHRAL CYSTOSTOMY AND ASSOCIATED PROCEDURES AND APPARATUS THEREFOR

摘要

A suprapubic transurethral cystotomy apparatus and method of forming a surgical opening therewith. The apparatus includes an elongate tubular body including a proximal portion and a distal portion inclined relative to one another. The distal portion extends along an axis to an end configured for receipt through a urethra. An elongate arm has a first end operably attached to the proximal portion of the tubular body and a second end providing an indicator establishing an axis aligned coaxially with the axis of the distal portion. A surgical opening is formed with a cutting member being extended along the axis of the indicator.