Abstract
Herein I describe a new method for cystoplasty, by means of the regenerating ability of the bladder. The contracted bladder is opened with a crucial incision and enlarged by placing thin paper covered with liquid synthetic resin (nobecutane) like a cap over the opened bladder tissue. Within 3 to 4 weeks granulated tissue completely covers the artificial cap, which is then removed transurethrally. Thereafter, the bladder regenerates on its own.
The operation has been done at our hospital from 1970 to 1980 on 17 patients with con-tracted bladders owing to various pathologic conditions. Excellent results have been obtained on 15 patients with tuberculous contracted bladders. These 15 patients have regained normal bladder capacity and are able to void normally through the urethra. The technique has not been effective in 2 patients with interstitial cystitis, caused by generalized collagen disease in 1.
