Outcome and quality of life of patients with augmented bladder or urinary diversion after kidney transplantation.

Objective: The aim of the study was to assess results and quality of life after kidney transplant in adult patients with previously bladder augmentation or urinary diversion due to significant lower urinary tract dysfunction.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study examines the outcome of 19 renal allografts transplanted in patients with augmented bladder or urinary diversion over a ten years period; moreover we submitted SF36 questionnaire to evaluate quality of life of these patients and compared the results with the general population.

Result: Between January 1, 2005 and 31 December 2015 we performed 19/1093 renal transplantations in patients with abnormal lower urinary tract previously treated with bladder augmentation or bladder recycling.