Urinary Diversion

Urinary diversion is needed for a variety of patients whose bladders are not functioning properly. In cases of organ removal, cancer, or loss of mobility, complex and permanent surgical procedures may be required. Chas Peyton, MD, and Jeffrey Nix, MD, both urologic oncologists, discuss the role of specialists in creating patient-driven solutions for urinary diversion using different of routes, materials, and means of bladder emptying. Learn more about the relative advantages of the major surgery types and how the doctors use a team approach to anticipate and manage complications.