Bladder augmentation
CLAM CYSTOPLASTY
A major operation to make the bladder larger to treat an overactive bladder and incontinence
What is a bladder augmentation?
This is a major operation to make the bladder bigger if it isn't working normally.
It involves cutting open the bladder and sewing a patch of intestine (or bowel) between the two halves.
This increases the capacity of the bladder and can help relieve symptoms of an overactive bladder and urgency.
Need to know
Your surgeon will then stitch a patch into the bladder to increase capacity. This can be made of small intestine (ileocystoplasty), large intestine (sigmoid cystoplasty) or stomach lining (gastro cystoplasty).
You will be cared for in hospital for around 10 days following the operation. You will have a catheter for seven to 10 days to keep the bladder empty while it heals.
Full recovery can take three to four months. Your consultant will let you know what to expect.
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