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Preliminary report of a modified continent appendix stoma in a sigmoid urinary reservoir pouch
Background:
The application of an appendix stoma in a Mainz urinary reservoir pouch is an established procedure and assures good continence. We modified this method for use with a sigmoid pouch.
Methods:
In each of 3 men with bladder carcinoma, an appendix with a blood supply was prepared and anastomosed to the detubularized sigmoid pouch with a 3-cm submucosal tunnel.
Results:
In all 3 patients, this procedure was performed successfully, and the pouch was completely continent. Self-catheterization could be performed without difficulty by 2 patients, and with slight resistance in the remaining patient. The patients are satisfied with their quality of life.
Conclusions:
We conclude, based on our findings and these preliminary observations, that this procedure is a potentially good alternative for the placement of continent stoma in continent urinary reservoir surgery.