Augmentation ileocystoplasty and ileal ureter replacement for distal ureteral cancer in a patient with a contracted bladder

Int J Urol. 1999 Sep;6(9):475-8. doi: 10.1046/j.1442-2042.1999.00093.x.

Abstract

Background: A male patient with a solitary kidney and contracted bladder due to urinary tuberculosis presented ureteral obstruction caused by primary lower ureteral cancer.

Methods: Distal ureterectomy and urinary tract reconstruction consisting of ileal bladder augmentation and ileal ureter replacement with an antireflux procedure was performed.

Results/conclusions: Postoperatively satisfactory voiding without residual urine was achieved.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cystectomy
  • Humans
  • Ileum / transplantation
  • Laparoscopy / methods
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Ureter / surgery
  • Ureteral Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Ureteral Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Urinary Reservoirs, Continent*