Radical Cystectomy With Complete Duplication/Double Ureters
David S Buchinsky1, Jatan Shah2, Nicolas Muruve3
1Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
Case Reports in Urology
|September 18, 2025
Summary
Ureteric duplication, a urinary tract variation, can affect reconstructive urology. This case highlights its incidental diagnosis during radical cystectomy in a 68-year-old male patient.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Anatomy
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Ureteric duplication is a common congenital anomaly of the urinary tract.
- This condition can have implications in various urological procedures, particularly reconstructive surgery.
- The management of incidental findings during major surgeries requires careful consideration.
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