Appendicocecal Loop Urinary Diversion in a Transplant Kidney: Case Report, Literature Review
Aparna Ashok1, Faizan Munshi2, Daniella Portal3
1Urology Chief Resident, Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
Rhode Island Medical Journal (2013)
|July 26, 2023
Summary
This study details a unique appendicocecal urinary diversion for a renal transplant patient with complex anatomy. This innovative approach addressed challenges when standard ureterovesical anastomosis was not feasible.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Transplantation Surgery
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Renal transplant recipients may require urinary diversion due to anatomical abnormalities.
- Standard ureterovesical anastomosis can be challenging in patients with prior pelvic radiation and complex surgical histories.
- Temporary urinary drainage solutions like cutaneous ureterostomy may not be suitable for long-term management.
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