Abstract
Purpose: The intermediate followup results with split-cuff nipple ureteral reimplantation in larger numbers of urinary diversion patients are reviewed. Materials and Methods: Split-cuff nipple ureteroenteric anastomosis was performed in 98 ureters of 51 adult patients. Mean duration of followup was 23 months (range 3 to 62). Two minor variations in technique compared to the original report are presented. Results: Urinary reflux was prevented in 97.6 and 96.8% of cases at 1 and 2-year followup, respectively. Ureteroenteric anastomotic obstruction occurred in 3.1% of ureters by 3 months postoperatively. No cases of anastomotic leak or later obstruction occurred. Four episodes of acute pyelonephritis occurred in the early postoperative period. Conclusions: The split-cuff nipple ureteral reimplant technique in urinary diversion continues to provide excellent results with low rates of reflux or obstruction. The 2 described minor technical modifications further simplify the procedure.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1843-1844 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of Urology |
Volume | 159 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1998 |
Keywords
- Replantation
- Ureter
- Urinary diversion
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Urology