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A ureterostomy is the creation of a stoma (a new, artificial outlet) for a ureter or kidney.
The procedure is performed to divert the flow of urine away from the bladder when the bladder is not functioning or has been removed. Indications include bladder cancer, spinal cord injury, malfunction of the bladder, and birth defects such as spina bifida.