Conduit Urinary Diversion

Abstract

This review summarizes the salient aspects of the ileal conduit with 3 pedagogical objectives in mind: (1) to describe the surgical steps emphasizing important surgical principles, (2) to provide insight on various preoperative and postoperative considerations, and (3) to summarize the risks of the long-term complications and quality of life. We aim to inform a broad medical readership.

Keywords: Cystectomy; Ileal conduit; Stomal hernia; Ureteroenteric anastomosis; Urinary diversion.