Image-guided study of swine anatomy as a tool for urologic surgery research and training.

Purpose: To describe the anatomy of the swine urinary system using computed tomography and to discuss the role of this animal as an experimental model for urological procedures.

Methods: Three male Landrace pigs underwent computed tomography and the anatomy of the urinary system and renal circulation was analyzed and described.

Results: In all animals, 2 kidneys, 2 ureters and one bladder were identified.