Extension of a shortened ureter using the in situ appendix during Indiana pouch urinary diversion.
A short ureteral length can preclude the use of a continent urinary diversion during urinary tract reconstruction after bladder removal. We present a surgical technique using the in situ appendix to provide length to a shortened left ureter, thus allowing formation of a continent ileocecal urinary diversion.
Horwitz
Greg J
GJ
Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
Jarrard
David F
DF
D001065:Appendix / Q000601:surgery*; D002278:Carcinoma in Situ / Q000601:surgery; D015653:Cystectomy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014513:Ureter / Q000601:surgery*; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000379:methods*