Partial resection of symphysis pubis

i Resection of the symphysis pubis has been recas an aid to exposure for the repair disruption from pelvic trauma and f the membranous urethra. 1 Resec~mplete segment of the symphysis is ime consuming and labor intensive accompanied by troublesome bleedion of the posterior lip of the pubis ~ves an equal degree of exposure and avoids these problems. 2-~ We have used this technique ~for the past two years and believe it deserves Wider application including use in managing benign and malignant conditions of the prostate, strictures of the sphincter-active urethra not amenable to a perineal approach, and re~0nstructive procedures of the bladder neck.