Urinary Diversion

Urinary Diversion

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    • What is urinary diversion?

    Urinary diversion is when the normal structures are bypassed and an opening is made in the urinary system to bring the urine out another way. This might need to be done if your bladder stops working the right way or needs to be removed because of cancer or an injury. The flow of urine is diverted to a replacement bladder ("neobladder") or through an opening in the abdominal wall (called a "stoma").

    Appointment Information

    If you want to receive kind and compassionate care at the leading urologic practice in Michigan, call 734–936–7030.

    How does urinary diversion work?

    There are 2 types of urinary diversions - continent and non-continent:

    Non-continent urinary diversion

    Non-continent urinary diversions often involve linking the ureters to a piece of intestine that is brought out of the belly. The urine then drains continuously into an ostomy bag you wear under your clothes. You'll still be able to take part in strenuous physical activity, as well as daily routines.

    Continent urinary diversion

    For continent urinary diversion, your surgeon will make a pouch inside your body from part of your intestines to hold urine. There are 2 basic types: those that have a stoma brought out of the belly and those in which a neobladder is made. With a neobladder, you are able to pee in a normal way.

    With a surgical stoma, you will need to insert a tube into the stoma to drain the urine 4 or 5 times a day. The advantage of both types of continent urinary diversion is that you don't need to wear an ostomy bag.

    After Treatment

    Most people are satisfied with their urinary diversions and are able to return to a normal routine. Problems with urinary diversions do happen, though, such as:

    • Changes in fluid and/or salt levels
    • Trouble inserting the tube into the stoma
    • Problems with skin growing over the stoma
    • Basic problems that might result from an abdominal operation (such as a blocked bowel, or urine or bowel leakage)

    Locations
    • Urology Clinic | Northville Health Center 39901 Traditions Dr
      Floor 2
      Northville, MI 48168-9493       Get Directions
    • Urology Clinic | Taubman Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
      Floor 2 Reception C
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5330       Get Directions

    Doctors

     Search for a U-M Health doctor     Paholo Graziano Barboglio Romo, MD

    Paholo Graziano Barboglio Romo, MD

    Clinical Associate Professor

    Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surg, Urology

    Anne Pelletier Cameron, MD

    Clinical Professor

    Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surg, Urology, Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery

    James Quentin Clemens, MD

    Professor

    Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surg, Urology

    Bahaa Sami Malaeb, MD

    Bahaa Sami Malaeb, MD

    Clinical Associate Professor

    Urology

    John Thomas Stoffel, MD

    Clinical Professor

    Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surg, Urology

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