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Bladder replacement after radical cystectomy using detubularized right colonic segment.

O M Levy1, M H Phillips, A Aigen

  • 1Department of Urology, George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, D.C.

Urology
|December 1, 1988
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Radical cystectomy patients can regain function with bladder replacement using a detubularized colonic segment. This technique creates capacious, continent reservoirs, preserving upper urinary tracts and preventing reflux.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Radical cystectomy for bladder cancer necessitates urinary diversion.
  • Standard urinary diversion methods often result in suboptimal functional restoration.
  • Bladder replacement aims to restore function and improve quality of life post-cystectomy.

Observation:

  • This study presents a novel technique for bladder replacement using a detubularized right colonic segment.
  • The technique was applied to create functional reservoirs in two male patients and a continent reservoir in one female patient.
  • Cystometric analysis was performed to evaluate reservoir capacity, pressure dynamics, and continence.

Findings:

  • The created reservoirs were capacious with low basal pressures.

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  • A tendency toward pressure spikes was observed at higher filling volumes.
  • All three patients achieved urinary continence at volumes up to 400 cc, with preserved upper urinary tracts and no reflux.

    • Implications:

    • The described technique offers a simple and effective method for bladder replacement after radical cystectomy.
    • Encouraging results suggest potential for wider adoption of continent and functional colonic reservoirs.
    • This approach may improve functional outcomes and quality of life for bladder cancer survivors.