IN SITU ANATOMICAL STUDY OF THE MALE URETHRAL SPHINCTERIC COMPLEX: RELEVANCE TO CONTINENCE PRESERVATION FOLLOWING MAJOR PELVIC SURGERY

Abstract

The structural components and their relationships suggest mechanisms whereby the complex is suspended and stabilized within the deep pelvis, and achieves urethral closure. Our study furthers an understanding of the anatomical basis for male urinary continence and micturition, and is expected to have primary importance in the effort to preserve urinary function following major pelvic surgery.