[The vermiform appendix and its use in urology]

There are presented new possibilities of using the appendix vermiformis in urology: Mitrofanoff's procedure (continent appendicovesicostomy), continent appendix stoma performed with the MAINZ pouch technique and continent appendicocolostomy. There was operated on 12 pts. for the neuropathic bladder using the Mitrofanoff's procedure. An ischemic occlusion of the appendicostomy was found out postoperatively in one case. All pts. but one practise clean intermittent catheterization through the appendicostomy (four to six times a day) and eight of them (67%) are continent by day and night.