TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Urinary Tract Reconstruction for Continence and Renal Preservation A1 - Sheldon, Curtis A. A1 - Minevich, Eugene A2 - Ziegler, Moritz M. A2 - Azizkhan, Richard G. A2 - Allmen, Daniel von A2 - Weber, Thomas R. PY - 2014 T2 - Operative Pediatric Surgery, 2e AB - Incontinent diversion is no longer considered an acceptable alternative to reconstruction in the pediatric population.The goals of urinary reconstruction are to preserve the upper urinary tract, attain socially acceptable continence, and maximize the child's ease of care and potential for self-care.Four components of balanced urinary tract function must be achieved to ensure long-term success with urinary reconstruction.Adequate bladder (reservoir) capacity and sufficient compliance to provide low-pressure storage.Adequate bladder outlet resistance to maintain urinary continence.A convenient, reliable mechanism for bladder (reservoir) emptying.Unobstructed and nonrefluxing sterile upper tract drainage of urine into the bladder (reservoir) is desirable in order to protect the upper tracts. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accesssurgery.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1100436840 ER -