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Open Bladder Surgery

Posted On: 04-22-2015
Open Bladder Surgery

What is Open Bladder Surgery?

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.

Also Known As:

  • Bladder surgery

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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Non-Surgical or Other Surgical Alternatives to Open Bladder Surgery:

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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