Bladder Augmentation—Open Surgery(Augmentation, Bladder—Open Surgery; Augmentation Cystoplasty—Open Surgery; Cystoplasty, Augmentation—Open Surgery)
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Rebecca J. Stahl, MA DefinitionBladder augmentation makes the bladder bigger.
Reasons for Procedure TOPBladder augmentation makes the bladder large enough to collect urine. When the bladder is too small, it can cause urine to leak out of the body or back up into the kidneys. This can cause an infection in the urinary tract, causing harm to the kidneys. It’s also used when other care methods fail. Problems, such as long term blockage or birth defects, can cause the bladder to be too small. Other reasons:
Possible Complications TOPProblems from the procedure are rare, but all have some risk. Your doctor will review potential problems such as:
Before your procedure, talk to your doctor about ways to manage factors that may increase your risk of complications such as: What to Expect TOPPrior to ProcedureYou may have:
Talk to your doctor about the medicines you take. You may need to stop them up to 1 week prior to the procedure. Before surgery, your doctor may advise you:
AnesthesiaGeneral anesthesia —will block pain and keep you asleep Description of the Procedure TOPAn incision will be made in the belly. An incision will also be made on the top part of the bladder. A part of the intestine or stomach will be removed and placed over the opening in the bladder. This new part will work like a patch. The doctor will sew it into place. A stoma may also be created. This is a small opening through the belly wall to an opening at the top of the bladder. This will make it easier for you to insert the catheter into the bladder. Immediately After Procedure TOPA catheter will be left in place to drain urine from the bladder. You may be given fluids, pain medicines, and antibiotics. This may be done through an IV. A tube will be placed through your nose to your stomach. This tube will keep your stomach drained. This will stay in place until your stomach and intestines begin working normally again. How Long Will It Take? TOP4-8 hours How Much Will It Hurt? TOPAnesthesia will prevent pain during surgery. Pain and discomfort after the procedure can be managed with medicines. Average Hospital Stay TOPThe usual stay is 6-10 days. If you have any problems, you will need to stay longer. Post-procedure Care TOPAt the HospitalThe healthcare staff will:
During your stay, the healthcare staff will take steps to lower your chance of infection such as:
There are also steps you can take to lower your chance of infection such as:
At HomeTo help you get healthier faster:
Call Your Doctor TOPCall your doctor if any of these occur:
If you think you have an emergency, call for emergency medical services right away. RESOURCES:National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases https//www.niddk.nih.gov Urology Care Foundation http://www.urologyhealth.org CANADIAN RESOURCES:Health Canada https://www.canada.ca The Kidney Foundation of Canada https://www.kidney.ca References:Bladder augmentation. Boston Children’s Hospital website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Accessed June 13, 2018. Bladder augmentation (enlargement). Urology Care Foundation website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Accessed June 13, 2018. Bladder augmentation surgery FAQ. UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital website. Available at:
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