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Operations on the bladder: Other plastic reconstruction of the bladder: Closure of a cystostomy: Other

You have had an artificial bladder outlet closed.

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. The bladder is like a balloon. There is a hollow space on the inside. This hollow space is surrounded by the bladder wall.

A urostomy is an additional opening of the bladder. A urostomy is attached with surgery. The bladder has a connection to the outside via a urostomy in the lower abdomen. As a result, urine is excreted directly through the skin.

A urostomy can be attached when the urethra is constricted or obstructed because of a disease or injury. Sometimes you will only have a urostomy for a certain period of time to look after the urethra. The urethra may then heal again. You may also have the artificial outlet from the bladder permanently.

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

Note

Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).