Use of Bowel in Reconstructive Urology: What a Colorectal Surgeon Should Know

Abstract Urologists routinely use bowel in the reconstruction of the urinary tract. With an increasing prevalence of urinary diversions, it is important for surgeons to have a basic understanding of varied use and configuration of bowel segments in urinary tract reconstruction that may be encountere...

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Published in:Clinics in colon and rectal surgery 2017-07, Vol.30 (3), p.207-214
Main Authors: Morrison, Christopher D., Kielb, Stephanie J.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Abstract Urologists routinely use bowel in the reconstruction of the urinary tract. With an increasing prevalence of urinary diversions, it is important for surgeons to have a basic understanding of varied use and configuration of bowel segments in urinary tract reconstruction that may be encountered during abdominal surgery. The aim of this review article is to provide an overview of the various reconstructive urological surgeries requiring bowel and to guide physicians on how to manage these patients with urinary diversions.
ISSN:1531-0043
1530-9681
DOI:10.1055/s-0037-1598162