Ileal neobladder for bladder substitution after radical cystectomy.
BACKGROUND
Studer's ileal neobladder is technically simple, and favorable clinical results have been reported. However, there have been only a few follow-up studies on this type of ileal neobladder. We reviewed the clinical outcomes of patients who received Studer's ileal neobladder, with a minor modification, in our institution.


METHODS
Twenty-five men underwent bladder reconstruction with Studer's ileal neobladder after radical cystectomy. The function of the ileal neobladder and voiding status were evaluated during follow-up. The follow-up period ranged from 3 to 42 months (mean, 24 months).


RESULTS
The ileal neobladder achieved a large capacity at a low basal pressure, associated with a relatively low complication rate directly related to the neobladder. At 12 months after surgery, daytime and nighttime continence rates were 90% and 74%, respectively. In 5 patients who were incontinent, the maximal urethral closure pressure was statistically lower than in patients with continence.


CONCLUSIONS
Studer's ileal neobladder is an easy operative procedure for bladder substitution, and has a relatively low complication rate directly related to the neobladder. Good compliance of the pouch and preservation of the external sphincter mechanism are the most important factors for achieving urinary continence, after construction of the ileal neobladder.
Yokoo
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Department of Urology, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Japan.
Hirose
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Mikuma
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Tsukamoto
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D015653:Cystectomy; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009361:Neoplasm Invasiveness; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000379:methods*; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000601:surgery; D016476:Urinary Reservoirs, Continent; D014551:Urinary Tract / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014567:Urography