UP-036-c03 Upper-tract reconstruction late
Distal ureteric reimplantation and reconstruction

Vesicoureteric reflux or recurrent infection

A refluxing or ineffective tunnel may allow retrograde flow, though the clinical importance varies with indication and bladder function.

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01 Variation coverage

Which versions of the operation this applies to

Direct ureteroneocystostomyPsoas-hitch ureteric reimplantationBoari-flap ureteric reconstructionExtravesical anti-reflux reimplantationCross-trigonal intravesical reimplantationRedo ureteric reimplantation

The parent hub contains 6 recorded variations.

The labels above prevent a complication from being implied for an approach where it is not relevant.

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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 Urology

Common congenital, acute scrotal and paediatric reconstructive procedures.

Accessed 2026-08-03 · opens source European Association of Urology EAU Guidelines on Urological Infections

Infection prevention, recognition and procedure-associated infection context.

Accessed 2026-08-03 · opens source British Association of Urological Surgeons Patient information leaflets by procedure

UK patient-facing procedure, alternatives, recovery and complication framing.

Accessed 2026-08-03 · opens source
03 Same procedure

Other Distal ureteric reconstruction complication modules

early Urine leak or pelvic urinoma late Anastomotic stricture and recurrent obstruction intraoperative Contralateral ureteric-orifice injury multiple Genitofemoral nerve or psoas-related injury multiple Flap ischaemia, necrosis or reduced bladder capacity multiple Urinary retention or bladder dysfunction early Urinary or wound infection multiple Stent migration, blockage or retention
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