Abstract
Background
Prostatic cave stones, also known as prostatic utricular stones, are exceedingly rare complications following transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and cystolitholapaxy. These stones form within the prostatic utricle, a remnant of the Mullerian duct within the prostate gland. While TURP and cystolitholapaxy are common procedures for the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and bladder stones respectively, the occurrence of post-procedure prostatic cave stones is uncommon and not well documented in the literature. We report the rare development of prostatic cave stones following a combined cystolitholapaxy and transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) procedure.
Case presentation:
a 55-year-old male patient with a history of recurrent kidney stones, urinary symptoms, and multiple different surgical interventions. He developed urinary bladder stones which required cystolitholapaxy and during the procedure partial prostate resection was performed via transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) due to enlargement. As a result of this combined surgical procedure prostatic cave stones were formed.
Conclusion
Rare complications, such as prostatic cave stones, may occur post-urologic operatives, which require clinicians’ attention and consideration. This highlights the importance of recognizing and managing rare complications to ensure optimal patient care.