Stent-free rates in cutaneous ureterostomy urinary diversion after radical cystectomy.

We identified 28 patients meeting inclusion criteria with median age of 73 years (IQR: 66-78) and median body mass index of 25 (IQR: 22-28). Of patients that underwent stent-free trial (N = 23), the stent-free survival at 12 months was 74%. Five of 28 patients had continued tube dependence due to locally advanced disease with hydronephrosis rather than CU stenosis. These results suggest that single-stoma CU should be considered a viable option for patients undergoing radical cystectomy. Longer follow-up is needed to assess durability of stent-free rates.