A case of acute-colonic pseudo-obstruction (Ogilvie Syndrome) post robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
- Author(s)
- Tellambura, M; Cumberbatch, M; Goad, J;
- Journal Title
- Urology Case Reports
- Publication Type
- Case report
- Abstract
- Acute Colonic Pseudo-obstruction (ACPO), or Ogilvie Syndrome, is a rare phenomenon where acute colonic distension occurs, in the absence of mechanical obstruction. Several post-operative cases of Ogilvie Syndrome are noted within the literature, pertaining to patients post hepatectomy, trauma or spinal surgery; but rarely following urological procedures. This case describes a 68-year-old gentleman who developed Ogilvie Syndrome post an uncomplicated robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). While bowel injury is an acknowledged rare complication following prostatectomy, patients with Ogilvie Syndrome may present in a similar manner, and an atypical case of colonic obstruction should raise suspicion of this as a cause.
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Keywords
- Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction; Ogilvie Syndrome; Prostatectomy; Radical prostatectomy; Robot-assisted
- Department(s)
- Surgical Oncology
- PubMed ID
- 34692418
- Publisher's Version
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eucr.2021.101878
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