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Our aim was to evaluate the long-term outcomes after UCP in boys with PUV. UCP had been performed in 10 boys with PUV at our hospital (2004\u20132019). Pre- and postoperative data were evaluated in relation to kidney and bladder function, the SWRD score, additional surgery, complications, and long-term follow-up. The mean time between primary valve ablation and UCP was 3.5 years (SD \u00b1 2.0). The median follow-up time was 64.5 months (IQR 36.0\u201397.25). The mean increase in age-adjusted bladder capacity was 25% (from 77% (SD \u00b1 0.28) to 102% (SD \u00b1 0.46)). Eight boys micturated spontaneously. Ultrasounds showed no severe hydronephrosis (grade 3\u20134). The SWRD score showed a median decrease from 4.5 (range 2\u20137) to 3.0 (range 1\u20135). No conversion of augmentation was required. UCP is a safe and effective approach to improve bladder capacity in boys with PUV. 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