Laparoscopic urinary diversion.

Urinary diversion, in conjunction with cystectomy or as an isolated procedure, has traditionally been performed using open surgical technique. Laparoscopic urinary diversion has only recently been reported. We review the available literature on laparoscopic urinary diversion and present some of the experimental and clinical studies that have attempted to overcome the technical difficulties of the procedure. In addition, the indications, results, and future directions of laparoscopic urinary diversion are discussed.