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Posted 22 May 2015 at 18:18

Refering to my post on urethral cancer, one suggestion is the total removal of my bladder & urethra & inserting a tube draining into a bag fixed to my waist. Has anyone had this done & if so what were the disadvantages? Was there any control of flow? How often did the bag need changing? any other points would also be welcome

Jim 

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Posted 23 May 2015 at 13:21

Bumping this for Jayt.

Has anyone got any knowledge of this procedure?

Have you ever heard of it?

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User
Posted 23 May 2015 at 19:51
Hi Jim

Have some knowledge although limited. There is a small bag stuck comfortably to your skin where the tube comes out so that the urine automatically drains into it. There will more likely be a small tap at the base of the bag so that you can empty it easily when necessary.The bag only needs changing daily/ alternate days.

I'm sure if you ask to speak to the urology specialist nurse she will be able to give more help.

Hope this info helps to some degree.

Lesley x

User
Posted 23 May 2015 at 20:26
Hi Jim

sorry missed a bit of info off which may help, the procedure is called an illeal conduit. You may wish to Google this.

Lesley x

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User
Posted 23 May 2015 at 13:21

Bumping this for Jayt.

Has anyone got any knowledge of this procedure?

Have you ever heard of it?

We can't control the winds - but we can adjust our sails
User
Posted 23 May 2015 at 19:51
Hi Jim

Have some knowledge although limited. There is a small bag stuck comfortably to your skin where the tube comes out so that the urine automatically drains into it. There will more likely be a small tap at the base of the bag so that you can empty it easily when necessary.The bag only needs changing daily/ alternate days.

I'm sure if you ask to speak to the urology specialist nurse she will be able to give more help.

Hope this info helps to some degree.

Lesley x

User
Posted 23 May 2015 at 20:26
Hi Jim

sorry missed a bit of info off which may help, the procedure is called an illeal conduit. You may wish to Google this.

Lesley x

 
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