Transureteroureterostomy with cutaneous ureterostomy for permanent urinary diversion

Transureteroureterostomy with cutaneous ureterostomy was used for permanent urinary diversion in 18 patients. No early complications occurred, but late complications arose in two patients. Because of its simplicity, this procedure should receive more frequent consideration for permanent urinary diversion. A low complication rate can be achieved by adherence to certain technical principles.