title: Urethral reconstruction before renal transplantation.
abstract: Herein we report the first case of reconstruction of a long-standing transected proximal urethra, following a pelvic fracture and resultant rectourethral fistula before renal transplantation. This case supports the viewpoint that before creation of a supravesical diversion in potential transplant patients with lower urinary tract dysfunction, reconstruction of the lower urinary tract should be attempted when there is a reasonable chance for successful outcome.
mesh_terms: D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008297:Male; D011300:Preoperative Care; D014521:Urethra / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*