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[The continent ileocecal pouch. The Mainz pouch I]
1Urologische Klinik und Poliklinik der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Allemagne.
Annales D'Urologie
|January 1, 1995
Summary
The Mainz Pouch procedure, used for bladder substitution and continent diversion, was performed on 374 patients. This study evaluates the technique
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Techniques
- Reconstructive Surgery
Context:
- The Mainz Pouch is a type of continent urinary diversion.
- This procedure has been utilized for bladder augmentation, substitution, and continent diversion.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the outcomes of the Mainz Pouch procedure for urinary diversion and bladder reconstruction.
- To assess the feasibility of using the appendix for creating a continent diversion system.
Summary:
- A total of 374 patients underwent the Mainz Pouch procedure between 1993 and July 1994.
- The average follow-up period was 4.2 ± 2.6 years.
- The technique was applied for bladder augmentation, substitution, and continent diversion, with appendix utilization for the continence system when feasible.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the long-term efficacy and application of the Mainz Pouch procedure.
- Highlights the role of the appendix in creating continent urinary diversion systems.
- Contributes to the understanding of reconstructive urological surgery techniques.