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Continent ileocaecal urinary reservoir
Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
|May 1, 1978
Summary
Continent ureteroileocaecal urinary reservoirs offer an appliance-free option for urinary diversion. Patient preference may favor this method if long-term self-catheterization is manageable.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Urinary diversion is often necessary for various medical conditions.
- Existing methods like conduits with appliances can impact quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility and potential benefits of continent ureteroileocaecal urinary reservoirs.
- To explore patient preference for appliance-free urinary diversion.
Main Methods:
- Construction of continent ureteroileocaecal urinary reservoirs in 14 cases.
- Assessment of long-term self-catheterization ease.
Main Results:
- Successfully constructed continent urinary reservoirs in 14 patients.
- Highlighted the potential for patient preference for appliance-free diversion.
Conclusions:
- Continent ureteroileocaecal urinary reservoirs present a viable alternative to traditional urinary appliances.
- Further research is needed to establish indications and refine techniques for this urinary diversion method.