Significance of renal function in changes in acid-base metabolism after orthotopic bladder replacement: colon neobladder compared with ileal neobladder.

Background: The objective of this study was to determine whether renal function influences the acid-base metabolism in patients undergoing orthotopic bladder replacement using intestinal segment.

Methods: Acid-base balance, serum electrolytes and renal function were studied in 30 patients with colon neobladder and 18 patients with ileal neobladder. Mean follow up was 51 months.