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Bladder ureteral obstruction/stricture
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Jan 16 7:57am | Replies (65)Comment receiving replies
Had the BNC surgery on Sept. 18 2020 and have been majorly incontinent ever since. So, am currently using condom catheters, which are irritating the underside of my penis. The other drawback is the requirement to always be wearing a leg bag. Thus, am looking into alternatives, especially the Suprapubic Catheter. Are there any downsides to this procedure? Once it is installed, can it be removed? I gather that the catheter needs to be changed every ~6 weeks. Can it be changed by any doctor, in the event that I'm traveling? Is the suprapubic catheter the best solution? I am 70, had prostatectomy in 2016 and radiation in 2019; the urethra blockage started to occur in Nov. 2019. Thanks for any help.
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@jackpine Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You have surgery in September and have been incontinent ever since. You are wanting to connect with members to get ideas about your options moving forward. Members @kellanns @tom1984 @jakedduck18 have experience discussing this topic and may be able to help with suggestions.
Below I have linked a previous discussion related to suprapubic catheter specifically. You may want to scroll through the posts to see previously offered suggestions and information.
- Stricture of the urethra: Have you had a suprapubic catheter? Other https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/stricture-of-the-urethra-what-treatment-options-have-you-tried/
May I ask when you go back to see your provider for a check in and what options your provider has presented you?
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Have you looked into an artificial-urinary-sphincter? I had one installed via Rochester Mayo Clinic. I'm very happy with it. https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/products/artificial-urinary-sphincter/ams-800-urinary-control-system.html