What is the procedure for bladder fistula replacement?

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The procedure for replacing the fistula includes preoperative preparation, making an incision and replacing the fistula, closing the incision, etc.

1. Preoperative preparation

Before surgery, the doctor will perform a comprehensive physical examination on the patient, and perform necessary blood tests and imaging tests to determine whether the patient is suitable for surgery. In addition, the patient needs to fast and prepare the intestine before surgery to prevent infection during surgery.

2. Making an incision and replacing the fistula. The doctor

will then make a small incision in the patient's abdomen, then cut off the old fistula and separate it from other tissues such as bladder and intestine. The doctor will then insert a new fistula into the patient's body and suture it to other tissues such as bladder and intestine.

3. Closing the incision After the surgery

, the doctor will suture the surgical incision and bandage it. The patient will need to stay in the hospital for a period of observation to ensure that the surgery is well recovered.



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