This study evaluates the safety, efficacy, and stricture rates of a novel hybrid ureteroenteric anastomosis technique compared to the traditional Bricker and Wallace techniques for ileal conduit urinary diversion (ICUD) following cystectomy.
A retrospective review of 68 patients revealed that the hybrid technique significantly reduced the occurrence of anastomotic strictures compared to the Bricker method. The hybrid technique also demonstrated comparable results to the Wallace method while maintaining the advantage of separating the ureters.
Although the hybrid group had a higher incidence of urinary tract infections, the overall findings support the hybrid technique as a safe and effective alternative.
