Bladder Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
What treatment will be needed for bladder cancer?
A
Ileal conduit
2
Q
T or F: the bladder is removed with bladder cancer?
A
True
3
Q
What is an ileal conduit?
A
System of urinary drainage which a surgeon creates using the SMALL INTESTINE after removing the bladder.
4
Q
What does the surgeon do with the small intestine with ileal conduit?
A
short section is taken and placed in an opening the surgeon makes on the surface of the ABDOMEN
5
Q
T or F: a stoma is created with a ileal conduit?
A
T–but for urine to come through!
