Percutaneous suprapubic cystostomy

Percutaneous suprapubic cystostomy

Percutaneous suprapubic cystostomy: Percutaneous suprapubic cystostomy is a minor surgical procedure to puncture the skin above the pubic area with a needle and place a thin hollow tube (catheter) into the bladder to drain urine into a bag.

Diseases And Conditions Treated: Percutaneous suprapubic cystostomy

These diseases and conditions may be treated with the surgical procedure Percutaneous suprapubic cystostomy:

• Urethral obstruction
• Failure to catheterize
• Acute prostatitis
• Urethral trauma
• Periurethral abscess

Other Surgical Options: Percutaneous suprapubic cystostomy

Surgical procedure options to consider as an alternative for Percutaneous suprapubic cystostomy may include these surgeries:

• Urethral catheter placement

Procedure Complications: Percutaneous suprapubic cystostomy

Possible surgical complications of Percutaneous suprapubic cystostomy may include:

• Bowel injury
• Blood clots in the catheter
• Leakage of urine around insertion site
• Adverse reaction to anesthesia

Prognosis for a Good Outcome: Percutaneous suprapubic cystostomy

The prognosis for a good medical outcome: The prognosis is good.

Percutaneous suprapubic cystostomy: Other Names

Other names for this medical surgical procedures (Percutaneous suprapubic cystostomy) include:

• Local anesthetic

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