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Ureterocystoplasty with preservation of ipsilateral renal function
1Department of Urology, University of Miami, FL 33136, USA.
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|July 1, 1996
Summary
Ureterocystoplasty effectively augments bladders in children with poor capacity, preserving kidney function. This bladder augmentation technique improves continence and upper tract health without compromising the ipsilateral kidney.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
Background:
- Bladder augmentation is crucial for managing abnormal bladders and dilated upper tracts in select pediatric patients.
- Traditional methods often involve gastrointestinal segments, leading to complications like electrolyte disturbances and mucous production.
- Previous ureter-based augmentation primarily utilized non-functioning renal units.