Which statement describes a Cutaneous Urostomy?

Which statement describes a Cutaneous Urostomy?

• A. This surgery reroutes the ureter(s) directly to the surface of the abdomen, forming a small stoma
• B. It is the most common urinary diversion
• C. Urine drains into a stoma bag
• D. A second valve prevents reflux

Answer: (A)

Cutaneous urostomy means diverting urine by bringing the ureter(s) directly to the abdominal skin to form a small stoma, so urine drains into an external bag without using a bowel segment. This direct ureter-to-skin approach defines the procedure. It’s not the most common urinary diversion—that distinction belongs to diversions like the ileal conduit, which uses a piece of intestine to create the conduit. Saying urine drains into a stoma bag is true, but it’s not specific to how the diversion is constructed. A second valve to prevent reflux isn’t a defining feature of this type of procedure.

Cutaneous urostomy means diverting urine by bringing the ureter(s) directly to the abdominal skin to form a small stoma, so urine drains into an external bag without using a bowel segment. This direct ureter-to-skin approach defines the procedure. It’s not the most common urinary diversion—that distinction belongs to diversions like the ileal conduit, which uses a piece of intestine to create the conduit. Saying urine drains into a stoma bag is true, but it’s not specific to how the diversion is constructed. A second valve to prevent reflux isn’t a defining feature of this type of procedure.