Comparison of the ileal conduit to the continent cutaneous diversion and orthotopic neobladder in patients undergoing cystectomy: a critical analysis and review of the literature.

In recent years, many investigators have devised innovative urinary diversions to improve the quality of life of patients requiring urinary diversions after cystectomy. In this article, we report a literature review in which we compare the outcomes of patients receiving an ileal conduit to those receiving either a continent cutaneous diversion or an orthotopic neobladder. In this discussion, we analyze the data in the literature that pertains to quality of life, incontinence rates, and metabolic complications. We conclude that although the newer urinary diversions are promising, randomized prospective trials comparing patients receiving these diversions to those receiving an ileal conduit need to be performed.