An alternative technique for ureterocolonic anastomosis: ten years of experience

We present an alternative technique of ureterocolonic anastomosis which has been standardized at our Department since 1981. Early and late postoperative complications of 82 patients who underwent ureterosigmoidostomy are reviewed. Urinary leakage was observed in 3 patients (3.7%) in the early postoperative period. Late complication rate in 38 patients, whose data concerning postoperative course could be obtained, was found to be 15.8%. Mean follow-up was 38.5 +/- 10.2 months. Long-term results were comparable with those in the literature and it has been proved to be a simple and satisfactory technique of ureterocolonic anastomosis.