How to care after total cystectomy

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Total cystectomy not only removes the bladder, but also men's bladder and prostate, women's uterus and cervix, which is harmful to women's body. Let's take a look at how to care after total cystectomy.

How to care after total cystectomy

First of all: pay attention to prevent rectal injury. When separating the posterior wall of the bladder from the anterior wall of the rectum, push the rectum open with your fingers and cut off the tip of the prostate in front of the operation. Once the rectum is damaged, it should be sutured intermittently with catgut and silk thread. A cigarette should be placed in the perineum for drainage and colostomy should be performed to divert the fecal flow.

Secondly, to prevent the hemorrhage of pudendal vascular plexus. It is easy to damage the vein when dealing with the bladder and the lateral ligaments of the prostate. In case of bleeding, the gauze pad should be used to compress the bleeding immediately, and then the rest of the operation steps should be carried out. When the other operation steps are finished, the gauze pad should be removed gradually to stop bleeding.

Finally: smoking habits, the best is to quit smoking, while forming a good habit of drinking more water, drinking 2-3 liters a day.

matters needing attention

After the operation, we should pay attention to rest, let it recover slowly, don't get tired, don't get cold, don't stimulate the diet, and avoid spicy and cold food. Usually pay more attention to rest, pay attention to the combination of work and rest, appropriate exercise is conducive to the health of the body, improve immunity.