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Continent urinary diversion: the Children's Hospital experience

M Kaefer1, M S Tobin, W H Hendren

  • 1Division of Urology, Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

The Journal of Urology
|April 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Continent urinary diversion offers a high success rate for complex pediatric urinary tract conditions. Most patients achieve continence, avoiding external appliances, with individualized surgical approaches.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Urology
  • Surgical Reconstruction
  • Urinary Diversion Techniques

Background:

  • Continent urinary diversion is crucial for pediatric urinary tract pathologies unresponsive to direct reconstruction.
  • This study reviews a 9-year experience with continent urinary diversion in children and young adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of continent urinary diversion in a pediatric population.
  • To analyze different surgical techniques and continence mechanisms used.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of 74 patients (ages 3-38) undergoing continent urinary diversion from 1986 onwards.
  • Analysis of reservoir construction (non-bladder vs. augmented bladder) and continence mechanisms (Mitrofanoff, nipple valve, Indiana pouch).
  • Assessment of surgical modifications for bladder neck reconstruction and outlet resistance.

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Main Results:

  • Ultimately, 96% of patients achieved continence after a maximum of two operations.
  • The Mitrofanoff principle demonstrated high initial success rates (82%), with further improvement after revisions.
  • Common complications included catheterization difficulties and stone formation, affecting 29 patients.

Conclusions:

  • Individualized surgical strategies are essential for reconstructing complex urinary anomalies.
  • Continent urinary diversion can successfully achieve a dry state in most pediatric patients without external appliances.