Procedures to either replace the bladder or help the bladder hold urine are called urinary diversions. Urinary diversion can be as simple as using a small part of the bowel as a tube for the urine to ...

Patients undergoing cystectomy for bladder cancer may have some options when selecting the most appropriate type of urinary diversion. Each form of urinary diversion has some pros and cons, according ...

When Keeley Hellberg first showed symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) in late 2021, she went to her doctor for help. She thought it would clear up quickly, but even after four rounds of ...

Purpose. The postsurgical use of N-acetylcysteine, octreotide, and other agents to reduce mucus accumulation after urinary diversion procedures is described. Conclusion. Various agents evaluated for ...

A patient at the end of life is no longer able to self catheterize with a continent urinary diversion (i.e., Indiana Pouch Reservoir). No reliable caregivers are available. Can the catheter be left in ...