Very long-term follow-up of Indiana Pouches proves durability.
Pepijn D PolmMichel I A WyndaeleLaetitia M O de KortPublished in: Neurourology and urodynamics (2023)
Two-thirds of our IP patients required surgical revision during very long-term follow-up. However, the mean revision-free survival was 198 months. This establishes the IP as a durable and resilient option for urinary diversion, yet underlines the need for lifelong follow-up as some of these complications and indication were subclinical. These results contribute significantly to patient counseling when discussing different options for urinary diversion, especially at a younger age.