OPS-Code 5-569.40:
Operations on the ureter: Other operations on the ureter: Ureterolysis with intraperitoneal displacement: Open surgical
Your ureter was detached from the surrounding tissue during an operation.
The ureter is a thin, muscular tube in the abdomen. There is usually one ureter on each side. The urine flows from the kidney, via the ureter, to the bladder. Between the thin membrane of the abdominal wall and the back there is a space that contains a lot of connective tissue and fat. The kidneys, pancreas, part of the large intestine and aorta for instance are located in this space.
The ureter normally runs in the space between the thin membrane lining the abdominal cavity and the back. It can be constricted by the tissue surrounding it. This means the urine may not flow as easily from the kidney into the bladder. The operation exposed your ureter. It was then moved into the abdominal cavity.
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
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
Source
The explanation of the OPS code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).