Complications of cystectomy and urinary diversion
Authors:
P. T. Nieh
Published in:
Urol List 2008; 6(2): 48-52
Overview
Cystectomy and urinary diversion is an extensive operative procedure. The different types of urinary reconstruction are reviewed. Early postoperative complications include ileus, urinary leak, mucus obstruction, and DVT. Later problems include incontinence, difficult catheterization, stomal problems, metabolic disturbances, urinary infections, pouch stones, and hydronephrosis. Contributing factors to these problems are discussed, and appropriate management is detailed.
Key words:
cystectomy, urinary diversion, continent reservoir, neobladder, ileus, leak, mucus, incontinence, stoma, calculi, hydronephrosis
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