HOW I DO IT

• Use of blunt right angles to aid in intussusception of a Bricker ileal conduit

  Strigenz E. Michael , Uhlman A. Matthew , Brown A. James, MD University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA

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  The Bricker ileal conduit has been the most popular urinary diversion technique following a radical cystectomy since the 1950s. The procedure typically provides a high quality of life for patients. However, stomal complications occur in 16%-65% of ileal conduit cases. We describe an easy technique to aid in the intussusception of a Bricker ileal conduit. This technique produces stomas with a height of 2 cm-3 cm consistently. In our experience, we have had excellent results when using this technique.

  Keywords: surgical techniques, ileal conduit, surgical stoma, urinary bladder neoplasms, cystectomy,

  Feb 2014 (Vol. 21, Issue 1 , Page 7171)
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