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The appendix as a continence mechanism.

R Bürger1, R Wammack, M Fisch

  • 1University of Mainz, School of Medicine, Department of Urology, FRG.

European Urology
|January 1, 1992
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The appendix vermiformis can serve as a reliable mechanism for continent urinary diversion. This study reviews surgical techniques and presents clinical results using the appendix in the Mainz pouch procedure.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Continent urinary diversion aims to create reliable reservoirs for urine storage.
  • A simple and dependable continent outlet remains a surgical challenge.
  • The appendix vermiformis has potential as a continence mechanism.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and discuss existing surgical techniques for continent urinary diversion using the appendix.
  • To report clinical and experimental findings on utilizing the appendix in the Mainz pouch procedure.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of surgical techniques for appendix-based continent urinary diversion.
  • Clinical and experimental evaluation of the appendix in the Mainz pouch procedure.

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Main Results:

  • The appendix vermiformis is a viable option for creating a continent outlet.
  • The Mainz pouch procedure incorporating the appendix demonstrated positive clinical and experimental outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • The appendix vermiformis is a valuable component for successful continent urinary diversion.
  • The Mainz pouch procedure with appendix utilization offers a reliable solution for urinary continence.