[Continent cystostomies - indications, surgical technique, complications and management]

To specifically introduce continent cystostomy - indications, surgical technique, complications and management - to the nurses working in a urology department.

The present article is based on a review of the literature and author's experience in continent cystostomy.

Continent cystostomy is a neo-conduit placed between the bladder and the anterior abdominal wall using the digestive tract. It is usually performed in patients with bladder voiding dysfunction who cannot undergo clean self-intermittent catheterization through the urethra. The high success rate (>84%) associated with this procedure should not hide the frequent associated complications with the conduit.

Even if continent cystostomy is associated with good mid- and long-term functional outcomes, it requires a close follow-up and in some cases "adjustments".