Care for cancer patients with artificial openings

Urostomy surgery is often performed to treat a variety of medical conditions that affect the bladder or urinary system. Some common reasons for this procedure include:

• Bladder Cancer: If the bladder is affected by cancer, it may be necessary to perform a urostomy to remove the cancerous part of the bladder or the entire bladder.
• Spinal Cord Injuries: Spinal cord damage can disrupt the nerves that control the bladder, leading to urinary incontinence. Urostomy can help manage this condition.
• Congenital Defects: Some individuals are born with abnormalities in the urinary system that make it difficult to control urine, and urostomy may be a solution in such cases.
• Neurological Diseases: Neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease can affect bladder function and may require urostomy.
• Radiation Therapy: Radiation therapy for pelvic tumors can sometimes damage the bladder, necessitating a urostomy.
• Chronic Infections: Some chronic urinary infections that do not respond to treatment may require a urostomy.