Urinary Diversion: Scientific Foundations and Clinical Practice

This text covers all aspects of urinary diversion. It sets out the scientific principles of diversionary surgery and also provides step-by-step guidance on the various operative procedures. The text is broken down into seven major sections. Starting with an historical review of urinary diversion techniques, there then follow sections on physiological considerations, orthotopic bladder replacement, urinary diversion to an abdominal stoma, techniques that use the anus for continence, the prevention of reflux, and future trends in artificial bladder construction.