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The Kock pouch urinary reservoir

P T Nieh1

  • 1Department of Urology, Lahey Hitchcock Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts, USA.

The Urologic Clinics of North America
|December 10, 1997
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The Kock pouch, using detubularized ileum, offers a reliable, high-capacity continent neobladder. Modifications have resolved earlier technical and complication issues, making it a stable option for urinary diversion.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Continent urinary diversion is crucial for patients requiring bladder replacement.
  • The Kock pouch, utilizing detubularized ileum, was developed to create a low-pressure, high-capacity system.
  • Early versions faced challenges with nipple valve construction and associated complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and long-term outcomes of the modified Kock pouch.
  • To identify and address the technical difficulties and complications associated with the Kock pouch.
  • To establish the Kock pouch as a dependable continent neobladder option.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized detubularized ileum for reservoir construction.
  • Implemented modifications to nipple valve fixation, staple use, and stoma tapering.

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  • Assessed continence, upper urinary tract protection, and complication rates.

    • Main Results:

    • The modified Kock pouch demonstrates superior continence and upper tract protection compared to large bowel segments.
    • Technical modifications significantly reduced early and late complications, including catheterization difficulties.
    • The nipple valve proved reliable and advantageous for dilated ureters.

    Conclusions:

    • The hemi-Kock reservoir, with recent modifications, represents a dependable and stable continent neobladder.
    • It offers a low-pressure, high-capacity system with excellent functional outcomes.
    • The procedure is suitable for a wider range of indications for continent urinary diversion.