Methods, compositions and kits for performing anastomosis procedures in conjunction with a radical prostatectomy procedure

A surgical procedure for the removal of a prostate gland comprising:

• positioning an implant material within at least a portion of the urethral outlet adjacent to the prostate and within the prostatic urethra and bladder neck;
• removing the prostate, thereby severing the implant material and creating a urethral stump which contains a first region of implant material and a bladder neck which contains a second region of implant material;
• and
• securing the bladder neck to the urethral stump in an anastomosis procedure, thereby forming a shortened urethra.

A surgical procedure for the removal of a prostate gland comprising:

• inserting a catheter through the urethra such that a distal end of the catheter is located within the bladder;
• injecting an implant-forming composition into the urethra and bladder in liquid form and solidifying the implant-forming composition to form the implant material;
• removing the catheter to form a lumen in the implant material;
• severing the implant material by removing the prostate thereby forming a bladder neck and a urethral stump each including an implant material portion therein;
• and
• securing the bladder neck to the urethral stump in an anastomosis procedure, thereby forming a shortened urethra.