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  2. Mitrofanoff procedure - Wikipedia

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    If the bladder is not sufficiently large, some people may need a bladder augmentation at the same time as a Mitrofanoff. [10] Augmentation enlarges the bladder, making it possible to hold more urine and prevent backflow into the kidneys. [10] This is usually done with one's own bowel tissue and typically bowel tissue produces mucus. [10]

  3. Cystectomy - Wikipedia

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    A partial cystectomy involves removal of only a portion of the bladder and is performed for some benign and malignant tumors localized to the bladder. [9] Individuals that may be candidates for partial cystectomy include those with single tumors located near the dome, or top, of the bladder, tumors that do not invade the muscle of the bladder, tumors located within bladder diverticulum, or ...

  4. Transurethral resection of the prostate - Wikipedia

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    A triple lumen catheter is inserted through the urethra to irrigate and drain the bladder after the surgical procedure is complete. The outcome is considered excellent for 80–90% of BPH patients. The procedure carries minimal risk for erectile dysfunction, moderate risk for bleeding, and a large risk for retrograde ejaculation. [2]

  5. Indiana pouch - Wikipedia

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    Robotic surgery can take approximately 6–12 hours. A patient's time in the hospital can take 7–10 days if no complications present themselves. Depending on the type of surgery the abdominal incision for this surgery may be up to eight inches in length and is typically closed with staples on the outside and several layers of dissolvable ...

  6. Travel Guru Rick Steves Says Prostate Surgery 'Incontinence ...

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    According to the Cleveland Clinic, between 6% and 8% of people who have had surgery to remove their prostate will develop some type of urinary incontinence, but it is usually temporary.

  7. Transurethral microwave thermotherapy - Wikipedia

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    The procedure can take from 30 minutes to one hour and is well tolerated by patients. Following the procedure, the prostatic tissue will be swollen and irritated. Urologists often place a Foley catheter to prevent the patient from having urinary retention. After three to five days the Foley catheter can be replaced by a temporary prostatic ...

  8. Surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia - Wikipedia

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    However, this rate only applies to a period of a few years. 10–15 years after surgery 48 of 55 patients (87%) with obstruction and OAB had kept their post-surgery reduction of obstruction, but their OAB symptoms had gone back to the pre-surgery status. [31]

  9. Urethrotomy - Wikipedia

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    A few steps can be taken before surgery to reduce the discomfort of recovery. It is suggested to wear loose fitting undergarments after the procedure as there is a chance of having a catheter after the procedure. Men's cotton boxers work well for both comfort and containing any bleeding that may occur.