Which statement describes an ileal conduit urinary diversion?

• A. It creates a new bladder from intestinal tissue.
• B. It requires a catheter to enter the external bag directly without a stoma.
• C. It diverts urine through a stoma on the abdominal wall using a segment of ileum.
• D. It eliminates the need for any urinary management after surgery.

Answer: (C)

An ileal conduit is an incontinent urinary diversion that uses a segment of the ileum to create a conduit from the ureters to a stoma on the abdominal wall, with urine draining continuously into an external collection bag. This description means no bladder is created or used as a reservoir, and there is a permanent opening (stoma) through which urine exits. The need for ongoing urinary management is a hallmark of this type of diversion, unlike a true bladder replacement. That’s why this option best fits: it describes diverting urine through a stoma on the abdominal wall using a segment of ileum.