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An illustration of the steps in our transurethral suturing concept. (A) Initially the needle arm pierces through the urethra and bladder, before (B) grasping the suture using a basket and then (C) pulling the suture through the bladder and then urethra walls. After this, (D) the manipulator arm grasps the suture and delivers it back into the bladder, in preparation for the next stitch. (E) An illustration of the final anastomosis from the endoscope’s point of view.
