What Is Ureteral Reimplantation?

It is considered a major operation because we will plug in and out a crucial tube of your urine pipeline. Since it is a complex operation, only a team of well-experienced surgeons will perform the task. The procedure is required to correct Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR). This condition affects the flow of urine and causes it to go backward. As a result, it moves up from your bladder into the kidneys, which can lead to massive complications such as kidney damage or failure.

Signs And Symptoms:

• Side pain, including a throbbing sensation in the abdomen or lower back area.
• Urinary tract infection and witnessing blood drops while urinating.
• A feeling of fatigue and mild to severe fever fluctuating.
• An unusually foul smell in the urine along with discoloration.
• Burning sensation in the bladder or belly pain.

Treatment:

Depending on the patient’s specific condition and anatomy, we will choose the most suitable technique for ureteral reimplantation. The two primary methods are:

• Extravesical Reimplantation: This procedure requires an incision on the abdomen to access the bladder. The urine tube is detached from the affected area and reinserted at a different angle to improve the ureter's function.
• Intravesical Reimplantation: The surgeon gains access to the ureter/bladder by creating an incision directly into the bladder wall. This technique allows precise placement of the ureteral orifice to enhance urinal flow.

Outlook On Procedure:

This surgery is performed under general anesthesia. Both methods require making an incision. However, the strategy for plugging in and out of the urinal tube varies. Additionally, the ureters are reimplanted in a new and modified position inside the bladder wall. As a result, the patient can naturally urinate again without facing any abnormal difficulties.

Aftercare:

Before discharging you from the hospital, your doctor will provide you with painkillers and antibiotic medicines to prevent the risks of infection and empower the bladder from Stress Urinary Incontinence leakage. However, during the healing period, you are advised to refrain from all physical activities and climbing up and down the stairs. Moreover, you are required to opt for regular check-ups to track your recovery progress and keep a check and balance on any potential emerging complications.

Results:

After healing from the inside and out, you will experience remarkable changes in your urological condition. Not only is the consistency going to become liquid again but all the other complications such as bleeding and unpleasant aroma along with discoloration are also going to improve with your daily intake of water consumption. Moreover, it is also a long-term solution to discarding the medical problem for good ensuring continued safety and prosperity to your overall health.

Recovery:

The road to recovery usually takes 4 to 6 weeks in general. However, during this period, it is highly important to take a good rest and avoid any muscle-moving activity. Any enforced pressure or movement can create a negative impact on your operated site. Furthermore, you must take your medications on time to heal faster and prevent possible infection.

Risks:

Although it is a safe and effective surgery. However, some undesired side effects such as; infection on the operated site, wound bleeding, scarring, or ureteral damage to the VUR can occur causing pain or massive discomfort while going about your day. In such a case scenario, you are advised to reach out for medical assistance without any delay.

Benefits:

This surgery is a success as it increases your chances of improvement above 90%. Furthermore, the same procedure is implemented for children as well due to the safety and quality of the treatment to empower your Kidney Stone Removal health and overall well-being.

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This surgery has a success rate of over 90%. The same procedure is safely performed on children as well. It ensures improved Kidney Stone Removal health and overall well-being.