The anterior ileal conduit: results of 100 consecutive cases.
OBJECTIVE
The ileal conduit of Bricker is still widely used for urinary diversion after radical cystectomy for bladder carcinoma. We have modified the standard technique with the aim of reducing the complication rate and facilitating treatment.


METHODS
We leave the conduit in its natural isoperistaltic anterior position, the ureters are anastomosed in an anterior position on their own side, using a short ileum segment. The incision of the peritoneum is made in a particular manner to allow on its closure to extraperitonealize the anastomoses and the bottom of the conduit and to support and fasten the loop.


RESULTS
A total of 100 consecutive patients after radical cystectomy for bladder cancer had anterior ileal conduit. The complication rates were 5% temporary ureteroileal leakage, 1% reoperation rate, 5% long-term stenoses and 3% renal function deterioration. The surgical revision and the treatment of ureteroileal stenoses with anterograde percutaneous ureteral stenting were not complicated procedures. A comparison with conventional Bricker series shows a significant decrease in the complication rate.


CONCLUSIONS
The anterior ileal conduit reduces the technique complication rate and facilitates the treatment of complications, and it is a recommended operation for these reasons.
Pagano
Saverio
S
Department of Urology, Rho Hospital, Milano, Italy. urologiar@aogarbagnate.lombardia.it
Ruggeri
Pantaleo
P
Rovellini
Paolo
P
Bottanelli
Antonio
A
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D002295:Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D015653:Cystectomy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014513:Ureter / Q000601:surgery; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000379:methods*