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Augmentation ureterocystoplasty: is it the preferred choice?
P M R Carneiro1, J Binyamini, M Sofer
1Paediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences, P.O. Box 65451, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
East African Medical Journal
|August 27, 2005
Summary
Ureterocystoplasty effectively augments bladder capacity and achieves urinary continence in children, with minimal complications. This procedure preserves upper urinary tract function, offering a favorable alternative for bladder augmentation.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Surgical Innovation
- Reconstructive Surgery
Background:
- Urinary bladder augmentation aims to improve capacity, continence, and upper tract preservation.
- Long-term complications remain a challenge with existing augmentation methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate ureterocystoplasty as a preferred bladder augmentation technique.
- Assess its efficacy in achieving continence and preserving upper urinary tracts.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of four pediatric patients (3 girls, 1 boy) with neurogenic or non-neurogenic bladder.
- Indications included incontinence and recurrent urinary tract infections.
- Patients underwent augmentation ureteroplasty; some required nephrectomy or clean intermittent catheterization.
Main Results:
- All patients achieved urinary continence post-surgery.
- Good bladder capacity and stability were observed, with no vesicoureteral reflux.
- Upper urinary tracts remained stable with normal renal function; only one UTI episode occurred.
Conclusions:
- Ureterocystoplasty is a preferred method for augmenting small, inelastic bladders, especially with dilated ureters.
- It offers minimal complications compared to enterocystoplasties.
- This technique effectively achieves continence and preserves renal function.