The pouch collects urine from the kidneys and then passes it out of the body through the stoma.
Continent Diversion
Continent diversion involves creating an internal pouch as a temporary urine reservoir.
An external urostomy bag is not necessary for a continent diversion.
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Most surgeries take at least six hours to complete.
These bags come in many sizes and shapes.
This allows you to sleep without concern about the bag becoming so heavy that it detaches or leaks.
Prolonged exposure can cause irritation and pain and increase the risk of a local infection.
Many barriers allow you to cut a hole with scissors to match your stoma’s size and shape.
An ostomy belt or tape can be used to keep the bag stable and reduce its appearance under clothing.
These appliances help reduce the risk of detachment and leakage if the bag gets overly full.
After washing the bag, let it air-dry completely.
Urostomy With Catheter Drainage
A continent diversion does not require a urostomy bag.
After you have healed, learning how to pass urine naturally can take time.
With practice, many people can learn to urinate independently without needing catheters.
All of these things are normal.
Driving will also be restricted.
Most people undergoing urostomy can return to work and normal routines within four to six weeks.
However, six to eight weeks may be necessary for a full recovery.
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