UP-036-c06 Upper-tract reconstruction multiple
Distal ureteric reimplantation and reconstruction
Flap ischaemia, necrosis or reduced bladder capacity
A narrow, scarred or over-tensioned flap may fail, while extensive tubularisation can worsen storage function.
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Interactive 3D The operation this complication belongs to: Distal ureteric reimplantation and reconstruction Interactive psoas hitch, reimplant and Boari flap Open the 3D animation 01 Variation coverage
Which versions of the operation this applies to
Boari-flap ureteric reconstruction
The parent hub contains 6 recorded variations.
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02 Evidence
Sources
European Association of Urology EAU Guidelines on Urological Trauma
Renal, ureteric, bladder, urethral and genital trauma and reconstruction.
Accessed 2026-08-03 · opens source European Association of Urology EAU Guidelines on Paediatric UrologyCommon congenital, acute scrotal and paediatric reconstructive procedures.
Accessed 2026-08-03 · opens source European Association of Urology EAU Guidelines on Urological InfectionsInfection prevention, recognition and procedure-associated infection context.
Accessed 2026-08-03 · opens source British Association of Urological Surgeons Patient information leaflets by procedureUK patient-facing procedure, alternatives, recovery and complication framing.
Accessed 2026-08-03 · opens source03 Same procedure
Other Distal ureteric reconstruction complication modules
early Urine leak or pelvic urinoma late Anastomotic stricture and recurrent obstruction late Vesicoureteric reflux or recurrent infection intraoperative Contralateral ureteric-orifice injury multiple Genitofemoral nerve or psoas-related injury multiple Urinary retention or bladder dysfunction early Urinary or wound infection multiple Stent migration, blockage or retention
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