👉 The ureterosigmoidostomy is a type of surgical procedure that involves opening the ureters to allow urine to pass through them. This can be done in order to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs), which are caused by bacteria, and also as an alternative to surgery for cases where a ureter or its part, called the sigmoid colon, has become blocked. The procedure typically involves making an incision on the abdomen and opening up the ureters. The ureters then pass through the