Gastrocystoplasty in children.
The use of stomach for bladder reconstruction is an important tool for the urologic surgeon. Just as one would not perform hypospadias repair knowing only one technique, one should not consider bladder reconstruction with only one option for augmentation available. The advantages, disadvantages and a brief overview of our operative technique are presented. We have been very pleased with our experience with the use of stomach in the appropriate clinical situation.
Sumfest
J M
JM
Department of Pediatric Urology, Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Seattle, Wash. 98105.
Mitchell
M E
ME
D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000601:surgery*; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000379:methods*; D016476:Urinary Reservoirs, Continent / Q000379:methods*