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Bowel function after urinary diversion.

Antony C P Riddick1, William H Turner, Robert D Mills

  • 1Department of Urology, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich NR4 7UY, UK.

World Journal of Urology
|September 2, 2004
PubMed
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Urinary diversion surgery using bowel segments can impair bowel function, leading to malabsorption and defecation issues. Careful patient selection and monitoring can minimize complications, but increased bowel frequency is a common risk requiring patient counseling.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Urinary diversion procedures often necessitate the removal of bowel segments.
  • This surgical intervention can significantly impact the remaining bowel's physiological functions.
  • Potential consequences include malabsorption syndromes and defecation dysfunction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effects of bowel segment removal for urinary diversion on subsequent bowel function.
  • To identify and quantify the risks associated with altered bowel function post-urinary diversion.
  • To inform patient counseling regarding potential gastrointestinal complications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of patient outcomes following urinary diversion and bowel reconstruction.
  • Analysis of bowel function, including frequency, malabsorption, and defecation patterns.

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  • Assessment of complication rates based on patient selection and follow-up vigilance.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant risk of increased bowel frequency was observed post-urinary diversion.
    • While careful patient selection and vigilant follow-up can minimize complications, functional deficits remain.
    • Dysfunctional defecation and malabsorption syndromes are potential sequelae.

    Conclusions:

    • Urinary diversion involving bowel segments carries a notable risk of altered bowel function, particularly increased frequency.
    • Pre-operative patient counseling is crucial to manage expectations regarding these gastrointestinal effects.
    • Further research is needed to precisely quantify the risk and its impact on patients' quality of life.