[Barcelona pouch. An external continent urinary diversion]

Arch Esp Urol. 1996 Oct;49(8):827-32.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Objectives: To describe a new technique for external continent urinary diversion based on the Vesica Ileale Padovana technique (VIP) with a continent hydraulic valve, which obviates the need for external permanent collecting urinary systems.

Methods: An ileal neobladder was created following the VIP technique to which we added a modified Benchekroun continent hydraulic valve utilizing mechanical sutures.

Results: A continent heterotopic neobladder was achieved. The technique was easy to perform and permitted preservation of the upper urinary tract due to the pouch's low internal pressures.

Conclusions: In our view, this technique is a valid alternative in patients unamenable to orthotopic diversion and are able to perform self-catheterization.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Ileum / surgery
  • Urinary Reservoirs, Continent / methods*