An ileal conduit is usually created after which procedure?

a. Prostatectomy
b. Subtotal colectomy
c. Radical cystectomy
d. Pyelolithotomy


ANS: C
An ileal conduit is created by anastomosing both ureters to a segment of the terminal ileum near the proximal end. The distal end is sutured to a stoma site on the skin, usually below the waist. It is the procedure of choice after a radical cystectomy.

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