HomeAnswersUrologylaparoscopic hysterectomyWhat can be done for injured urinary bladder and the left side ureter during hysterectomy?

I have injured urinary bladder and the left side ureter during hysterectomy . Please help.

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Published At November 8, 2018
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have injured urinary bladder and the left side ureter during hysterectomy surgery by laparoscopy. Then, cystoscopy and nephrostomy were done. A catheter is used. Can surgery be done again?

Answered by Dr. Karthik Rajan

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have gone through your query and the reports of your surgery (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There has been an inadvertent injury to your left ureter and bladder. The details of the bladder injury are not clear in the summary given, but should most likely be repaired. The nephrostomy done will help in maintaining the function of the left kidney, until it is safe to do surgery again. You will need surgery to repair the injury to the ureter, usually done after three to six weeks. The results of this surgery are usually very good when performed by a trained urologist. Once the surgery is successful, the nephrostomy can be removed.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Karthik Rajan
Dr. Karthik Rajan

Urology

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