When a surgeon removes all or part of the bladder, they create a new channel to allow urine to drain from the body. This type of surgery is called an ileal conduit. After surgery, a person will live ...

One year after the first human bladder transplant, the patient is thriving and the UCLA Health surgeon who performed the ...

It’s not uncommon to have trouble urinating after surgery. While most cases of postoperative urinary retention resolve on their own, you may need to temporarily use a catheter or take medication to ...

Self-catheterization is a medical procedure that involves inserting a thin, flexible tube called a catheter into the bladder through the urethra to drain urine. Clean intermittent catheterization (CIC ...

Prostate enlargement is a common age-related condition affecting millions of men. Learn about its symptoms, risk factors, ...

Urologists explain how the bladder works, what happens when you ignore the urge to urinate, and when it may be time to see a doctor. Also, can it lead to kidney stones, cancer and urinary tract ...

Let us get one thing clear: urinary incontinence (uncontrolled urinary leakage) may be a prevalent disorder, but that does ...