Bladder Surgery
Bladder surgery is part of urological surgeries, performed to treat various medical conditions. Below is an overview of all the details regarding bladder surgery techniques, how to prepare for it, and methods to adapt to life activities after recovery.
The Medical Concept of Bladder Surgery
Bladder surgeries are operations in which the bladder is completely removed, along with the prostate and seminal glands for men, and the uterus, ovaries, and part of the vaginal canal for women. Bladder surgery also includes the creation of alternative urinary diversion.
Key Reasons for Bladder Surgery
- Diagnosis of bladder cancer, whether it originated in the bladder or spread to it from another organ.
- Presence of congenital defects in the bladder affecting the urinary system's efficiency.
- Chronic urinary tract infections.
Prior to any steps of bladder surgery, the patient undergoes thorough medical examinations to assess the patient's health status and suitability for surgery. Medical discussions between the doctor and the patient are also conducted to reach the best suitable therapeutic solution and to avoid the potential occurrence of serious complications based on the patient's overall medical condition.
Risks Associated with Bladder Surgery
- Bleeding.
- Exposure to blood clots.
- Exposure to heart crises.
- Infection in the urinary tract.
- Pneumonia.
- Imbalance of blood salts.
- Intestinal obstruction.
- Obstruction of the ureters, or one of them.
Most of these risks require the patient to undergo surgery again to intervene and save them from the serious health problems resulting from them.
