Once again , it is a lot to take in , but I am feeling oddly calm ,
The operation will take 4-5 hours and will be done with the help of robots ( a robot machine operated by real , skilful , people ) 6 keyhole incisions plus 1 longer one , 4-10 days in hospital and 2 months convalescence .
Looks like operation date will be 19 January 2015
An ileal conduit urinary diversion is a surgical technique usually referred to as the Bricker ileal conduit after its inventor, Eugene M. Bricker. It is a form of urostomy,[1] and was developed during the 1940s and is still one of the most used techniques for the diversion of urine after a patient has had their bladder removed, due to its low complication rate and high patient satisfaction level. It is usually used in conjunction with radical cystectomy in order to control invasive bladder cancer.
To create an ileal conduit, the ureters are surgically resected from the bladder and a ureteroenteric anastomosis is made in order to drain the urine into a detached section of ileum (a part of the small intestine). The end of the ileum is then brought out through an opening (a stoma) in the abdominal wall. The urine is collected through a bag that attaches on the outside of the body over the stoma. The bag is changed every 3 to 5 days, or as directed by a stomal therapist. The risk of infection is actually quite small, but there is a high risk of stomal breakdown if not cared for correctly.
Sounds quite daunting , does it not ?
Yet , I feel calm and put it down to all the good vibes I have been receiving today.
What is the point of worrying ?
I would rather spend this month before the op , focussing on being happy and getting used to the idea, because I do believe, and experience has shown that ACCEPTANCE of what is , is key .
If you are reading this , please continue to send good vibes my way .
Thank you .
Love love love .........
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