Where is the donor ureter implanted in the recipient?

The donor ureter is implanted into the recipient's bladder to re-establish the urinary tract following a kidney transplant or ureter transplant procedure. This technique allows urine to flow from the donor kidney, through the donor ureter, and directly into the bladder, where it can be excreted from the body.

Implanting the donor ureter into the bladder provides several advantages, such as maintaining normal bladder function and facilitating proper drainage of urine. This method also helps prevent complications like backflow of urine or obstruction, which could arise from alternative placements.

Other options involve misplacing the ureter or integrating it in a way that wouldn't functionally support normal urinary excretion, leading to complications that could severely impact the patient's health and the success of the transplant.