Abstract:A well-functioning uretero-intestinal anastomosis is essential for the preservation of kidney function following urinary diversion using bowel segments. In incontinent forms of urinary diversions, such as ileal conduits, the ureters are usually implanted in a refluxive manner, whereas there is still controversy about the ideal implantation technique in continent orthotopic or heterotopic reservoirs (i.e. refluxive versus anti-refluxive). Current techniques of refluxive and antirefluxive uretero-intestinal anas… Show more
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