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Reservoir Placement

Where not to place the reservoir, and the preferred retropubic or ectopic position using finger dissection.

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Places not to put the reservoir:

  • Intraperitoneal
  • Intravesical
  • Subcutaneous

Place it in the retropubic space or an ectopic position — above or below the transversalis. Use finger dissection as often as possible.

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Reservoir Placement

Reservoir Placement

Reservoir Placement

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