Augmentation ureterocystoplasty with ipsilateral renal preservation in the management of patients with compromised...

We evaluated the role of ureterocystoplasty with ipsilateral renal preservation in the management of patients with neurovesical dysfunction and impaired renal function. The procedure was carried out on 6 patients with a mean age of 8.5 years. All patients had vesicoureteric reflux (VUR) secondary to neuropathic bladders, recurrent urinary tract infections, day time incontinence, impaired and deteriorating renal function. All patients were followed up with a mean of 22.5 months (range 6-30). Renal function stabilized in 4 patients and improved in 2 patients. Adequate urinary bladder capacity was achieved in all patients. Bladder volume increased from a mean of 210+/-71 to 382+/-66, this increase was statistically significant (p<0.001). All patients were dry by day including the children who at presentation were in diapers. We conclude that the results of this operative intervention are satisfactory and promising in the management of this difficult group of patients while avoiding the side effects of enterocystoplasty procedures.