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Objective To rebuild artificial external urethroplaspy and improve collecting-urine method for the patient with ileocystoplasty.Methods Abdominal tube shaped artificial external urethra were rebuilt by designing two reverse ladder shaped skin flaps,using synthetic tube shape as covering,and using distant ileum flap as lining in total cystectomy and ileocystoplasty for 17 patients with urinary bladder carcinoma during August 1993 to July 2005.Urine was collected by connecting tube shaped external urethra with condom and urine package.Results The operation of 17 artificial external urethra succeeded all.The wound of the operation healed one stage.Urine collecting was easy and less contamination.Conclusion Artificial external urethroplasty with lower abdominal wall skin-flap and ileum-flap is simple,safe,and suitable to the patients with ileocystoplasty.Urine collecting is convenient and hygiene and low-price.