ureterostomy

The complication rate associated with ureterostomy procedures is less than 5-10%.

The outcome and prognosis for ureterostomy patients depends on a number of factors.

Following ureterostomy, urine needs to be collected in bags.

Ureterostomy patients may have the following tests and procedures as part of their diagnostic work-up:

The other type of urostomy is cutaneous ureterostomy.

A ureterostomy is the creation of a stoma (a new, artificial outlet) for a ureter or kidney.

Single ureterostomy.

Bilateral ureterostomy.

Double-barrel ureterostomy.

Transuretero ureterostomy (TUU).

Normal results for a ureterostomy include the successful diversion of the urine pathway away from the bladder, and a tension-free, watertight opening to the abdomen that prevents urinary leakage.