Augmentation cystoplasty

Abstract

Augmentation cystoplasty, also known as bladder augmentation, is the process of surgically enlarging the bladder with ileum, colon, or gastric tissue in order to increase storage capacity or improve compliance parameters. In most contemporary cases, AC is offered to patients who have failed trials of anticholinergics and botulinum toxin, with or without self-catheterization. Common complications such as calculi, infection, bladder rupture, or malignancy can occur, which is why patients should be monitored longitudinally postoperatively. This chapter reviews patient presentation and management, surgical techniques, postoperative concerns, and complications, with a focus on the female population.