Total bladder replacement by detubularised sigmoid colon segment

J Indian Med Assoc. 1994 Nov;92(11):368-70.

Abstract

A preliminary report of 3 cases of carcinoma bladder is presented in whom, after radical cystoprostatectomy, a low pressure neobladder is created from detubularised pelvic colon, with subsequent colo-urethral anastomosis. In selected cases, this is a feasible procedure with good patient acceptance as the normal body image is maintained. Also the low pressure neobladder ensures protection to the upper urinary tract from backpressure damage.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anastomosis, Surgical / methods
  • Colon, Sigmoid / transplantation
  • Cystectomy / methods*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • India
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Urinary Reservoirs, Continent / methods*
  • Urodynamics / physiology