Analysis of 3 cases of bladder explosion in transurethral plasma prostatectomy

Objective:To investigate the causes of bladder explosion during transurethral plasmakinetic resection of prostate and to explore effective measures to reduce the risk of bladder explosion.Methods:The treatment process of bladder rupture(2cases)and bladder muscle layer laceration(1case)during transurethral plasmakinetic resection of prostate were retrospectively analyzed.Results:Two cases with intra-peritoneal rupture were cured by open surgery,and 1case with bladder muscle layer laceration was cured by conservative treatment.The main cause of bladder explosion is that:the flammable gas produced during the resection of prostate tissue mixed with the gas from the outside into the bladder to a certain proportion,in the action of electric spark,causing gas explosion.Conclusions:Using dorsal elevated position,shortening operative time,and reducing gas entering the bladder are three key points to prevent bladder explosion.