ABSTRACT
The use of gastrointestinal segments in urinary diversion and urinary tract reconstruction dates back to 1852.1 Since that time, every gastrointestinal segment has been fashioned into conduits and reservoirs. With the introduction and success of clean intermittent catheterization, and with improved surgical techniques, the use of gastrointestinal segments for urine transport and storage has increased tremendously. Indications for urinary diversion and reconstruction encompass benign and malignant conditions in both the pediatric and adult populations.
