Does augmentation cystoplasty with continent reconstruction at a young age increase the risk of complications or secondary surgeries?

Whether performed at a young or older age, families must be adequately counseled regarding the daily management responsibilities and potential risks associated with lower urinary tract reconstruction including bladder augmentation. Augmentation with continent urinary diversion in selected patients 3-5 years of age confers complication and secondary surgery risk equal to that observed in their older counterparts.111Figure. Comparison of Secondary Surgical Procedures Required after Augmentation Enterocystoplasty by Age. APV = appendicovesicostomy. BN = Bladder neck. Dx/HA = dextranomer-hyaluronic acid. MACE = Malone antegrade colonic enema.