Total Replacement of Ureter by a Scurasil R Prosthesis in Pigs: Morphology and Renal Function: A Clinical Trial in Two Patients

Summary Five pigs of the Danish Landrace breed had one ureter totally replaced with a Scurasiln prosthesis provided with Rhodergon R cuffs and an anti‐reflux valve. The opposite kidney was removed simultaneously. There were no postoperative complications. All pigs survived an observation period of 6 to 8 months. There were no signs of hydronephrosis or urine leakage and the kidney function remained normal. Postmortem examinations showed foreign body reaction adjacent to the prosthesis but this was without clinical significance. As a consequence of these results, the prosthesis was used in 2 women with ureteric obstruction after radiotherapy for carcinoma of the cervix. The results may be described as satisfactory.