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Open bladder surgery is performed through the use of a long incision, giving the surgeon access to the bladder in order to repair the organ, remove cysts, place insertions for drainage, or remove the bladder completely.
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Conditions Treated with Open Bladder Surgery:
Conditions treated with open bladder surgery include intestinal cystitis, bladder cancer, prolapsed bladder and urine leakage.
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The alternatives to open bladder surgery depend on the condition that needs to be treated. For some conditions, non-surgical alternatives like Kegel exercises or medications are helpful. A surgical alternative to open bladder surgery is to perform the procedure with a minimally invasive method.
Anesthesia with Open Bladder Surgery:
Open bladder surgery is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from Open Bladder Surgery:
Possible risks following open bladder surgery include infection, bleeding, scarring and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible for patients to experience incontinence or frequent urination following the procedure.
Prognosis after Open Bladder Surgery:
The prognosis for a positive end result following open bladder surgery is good.
Recovery from Open Bladder Surgery:
Total recovery from open bladder surgery takes approximately four to six weeks.
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