Methods of Urinary Diversion Part 6 of a series on urothelial carcinoma
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independent procedures, but they are none the less linked. For tumor treatment, the question of which method of urinary diversion to use is secondary. However, for the patient and the medical indication for oncosurgery, this question takes on paramount importance. The reason for this unusual situation is the fact that in the past, the specter of "mutilating" surgery had surrounded urinary diversion. Carrying a pouch to collect urine, having a stoma, depending on a catheter, living in fear of leakages, being exposed to the danger of infection, and the high rate of repeat surgery have not been widely accepted by patients. The question
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