5-572.1:
Operations on the bladder: Cystostomy: Percutaneous
You have been given an artificial urinary sphincter.
The bladder sits low down in the abdomen and collects the urine. The urine is produced in the two kidneys. The urine flows from the kidneys into the bladder via the ureters. When you pass water, the urine flows from the bladder via the urethra and out.
A needle was inserted into your bladder via your lower abdomen. A thin tube was then inserted into your bladder. The urine can drain into a bag via this type of tube.
Additional indicator
If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
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