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Bladder perforation during total vaginal hysterectomy
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05-17-2014, 01:31 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 74
Hysterectomy: May 14th, 2014
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Bladder perforation during total vaginal hysterectomy
I had my TVH Wednesday morning. Unfortunately I ended up in the OR for quite a bit longer after the surgeon perforated my bladder. The urologist came in and did the bladder repair and I was sent home with a Foley catheter for 10 days. Not ideal.
Has anyone else had this experience? Did you have any further complications? They are telling me it should heal with no further issues.
I'm concerned about infection. I'm on an antibiotic now, but it's herd to keep that whole area clean.
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05-17-2014, 02:48 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 122
Hysterectomy: February 3rd, 2014
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Bladder perforation during TVH
After my surgery I was told they were watching me closely because they were concerned about cutting too close to a ureter. I almost went home with a catheter, but didn't. I asked for my surgery report at my 2 week check up and read that my bladder was cut and had to be repaired. I had quite a bit of bladder pain for about 6 weeks but am fine now. I wish you a speedy recovery!
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05-19-2014, 06:46 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 801
Hysterectomy: October 9th, 2013
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Bladder perforation during total vaginal hysterectomy
, dear Sister, and I'm so sorry that happened to you! Unfortunately, we do read about this sort of thing not infrequently on the site. Even under the best circumstances, the bladder is traumatized by the surgery.
I feel certain that many sisters have had this experience: you might search the Pelvic Floor and Bladder Forum, e.g., for specifics. And many sisters are sent home with catheters. YOU ARE VERY BRAVE! It's no fun to have a Foley, and yet, there you are! It's good you're on an AB and, of course, it's very important to follow all your post-op instructions: how much water to drink, how best to keep clean, etc. I have not had this precise thing happen to me, but I do have interstitial cystitis, so I can also say that diet is huge in bladder comfort. Avoid citrus, vinegar, alcohol, caffeine, carbonated beverages, etc, all know bladder irritants. And come here to talk to your sisters any time. We will be here for you!
Many from Romy
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05-19-2014, 08:42 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 2
Hysterectomy: May 2nd, 2014
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Bladder perforation during total vaginal hysterectomy
I'm 17 days post surgery with similar issues during surgery - endometrial adhesions causing a necessary ureter repair and stent. Just had catheter removed today. I had an infection at day 6 post op and new urinalysis test results show another. Keep communicating with the docs as often as you need to.
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05-20-2014, 06:47 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 14
Hysterectomy: March 31st, 2014
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Bladder perforation during total vaginal hysterectomy
My bladder was nicked during my TAH so my catheter stayed in for a week. I was able to pee as soon as the catheter was removed. At first, it sort of spilled out rather than coming out in a stream but that improved and 6 weeks later, my bladder is back to its pre-op capacity and endurance.
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