Abstract:INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Limited outcome studies exist for subtypes of continent cutaneous urinary diversions (CCUD). This study evaluates two subtypes of CCUD; Indiana Pouch (IP) and Appendico-umbilicostomy (AU), by investigating diversion-specific complications and quality of life after diversion. METHODS: A retrospective review of an IRB-approved database was conducted for perioperative and outcome data. The EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire was used to assess quality of life; all responses were dated >6 mont… Show more
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