A review of bowel-based urinary diversions for the colorectal surgeon

After bladder removal, bowel is commonly utilized in the construction of a urinary diversion. There are two types of urinary diversions: incontinent diversions, in which urine continuously drains from a stoma; and continent diversions, in which urine does not freely drain from a stoma. Continent diversions may further be subcategorized as orthotopic, in which voiding occurs via the native urethra; and continent cutaneous, in which voiding occurs via clean intermittent catheterization. Herein, we review the most common types of urinary diversions and their relevant complications.