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    Urostomy: Definition, Procedure & Care - Cleveland Clinic

    • If you’ve had a cystectomy (urinary bladder removal), you’ll need a new way to move urine (pee) from your kidneys to the outside of your body. This process is called urinary diversion, and one of the ways thi… See more

    Are There Different Types of Urostomies?

    Yes, there are different types, including ileal conduit, colonic conduit and continent urostomy. … See more

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    Why Would You Need A Urostomy?

    Your provider may suggest a urostomy if your bladder has been damaged by trauma or disease or if it’s been removed. You might have your bladder removed if you have bladd… See more

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    Can You Still Pee After A Urostomy?

    You’ll still be able to get rid of urine, but it won’t be in the way that you did it before. If you have an ileal or colonic conduit, you will drain urine continuously into a bag attached to the stom… See more

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    Ileal Conduit vs. Urostomy: What’s the Difference? - Healthline
    Ileal conduit and other types of urostomy are considered effective procedures. While there are side effects and potential complications, proper care can help minimize the risks.
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  1. Urostomy vs. Ileostomy:
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    Ileostomy: Creates an opening that goes from your small intestine to the outside of your abdomen. Urostomy: Connects your ureters (tubes that carry pee from your kidneys) to the outside of your abdomen.

    Ostomy: What It Is, Surgery, Care & Type…

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    After your bladder is removed, your doctor will create a new passage where urine will leave your body. This is called a urostomy. The type of urostomy you will have is called an ileal conduit. Your doctor will use a small piece of your intestine called the ileum to create the ileal conduit. One end of the ileum will be attached to your ureters.

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    What is the difference between ileostomy and urostomy?
    Ileostomy: Creates an opening that goes from your small intestine to the outside of your abdomen. Urostomy: Connects your ureters (tubes that carry pee from your kidneys) to the outside of your abdomen. Ostomies may be temporary or permanent depending on your specific needs.

    Ostomy: What It Is, Surgery, Care & Types - Cleveland Clinic

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    What does urine smell like with a urostomy?

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    Urine from a urostomy should not have a strong odor. The urostomy pouch is made of special laminated and odor-proof plastic. When it is in place and properly applied, there should not be an odor. However, certain foods and medications can cause urine to have a stronger odor. These foods include asparagus, beets, garlic, and coffee. These medications include iron supplements, antibiotics, and chemotherapy drugs.
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    What is the difference between a colostomy and an ileostomy?
    Colostomy: Creates an opening that goes from your large intestine (colon) to the outside of your abdomen. Ileostomy: Creates an opening that goes from your small intestine to the outside of your abdomen. Urostomy: Connects your ureters (tubes that carry pee from your kidneys) to the outside of your abdomen.

    Ostomy: What It Is, Surgery, Care & Types - Cleveland Clinic

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    Are ileal conduit urostomies effective?
    Both ileal conduit and other urostomies are considered very effective treatments. They can help you continue to live your life as usual without a bladder. Both ileal conduit and other urostomies can have side effects and serious complications.

    Ileal Conduit vs. Urostomy: What’s the Difference? - Healthline

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    What is a permanent ileostomy?
    A permanent ileostomy is usually constructed with an “end” stoma. A Urostomy is a surgically created opening in the abdomen wall where a small piece of the intestine (ileum) allows urine to pass through. The ureter, or the tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder, is diverted through this piece of small intestine.

    Common Types of Ostomies: Colostomy, Ileostomy, and Urostomy

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    Can You Pee with an ileostomy?
    Yes, you can pee the way you always have with an ileostomy. What’s the life expectancy of a person with an ileostomy? An ileostomy has no impact on your lifespan. Living with a permanent ileostomy is an adjustment, but it can reduce painful symptoms and improve your quality of life.

    Ileostomy: What Is It, Bags, Types, Surgery & Complications

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  3. Mayo Clinic
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    Ostomy: Adapting to life after colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy

  4. Hollister US
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    The 3 Types of Ostomies | Hollister US

    Learn about colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy, the three most common types of ostomies. Find out the differences, purposes, and tips for each type of stoma.

  5. Cleveland Clinic
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    Ostomy: What It Is, Surgery, Care & Types - Cleveland Clinic

  6. Cleveland Clinic
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    Ileostomy: What Is It, Bags, Types, Surgery & Complications

  7. Healthline
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    Ileal Conduit vs. Urostomy: What’s the Difference?

    Aug 24, 2023 · Ileal conduit and other types of urostomy are considered effective procedures. While there are side effects and potential complications, proper care can help minimize the risks.

  8. American Cancer Society
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    Urinary Diversion | American Cancer Society

    There are 2 basic options for urostomy surgery, often called urinary diversion. The 2 types are named for how the pathway that allows urine to pass from the body is diverted (re-routed or changed) during the procedure. Many factors …

  9. Verywell Health
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    Ileostomy vs. Colostomy: Surgery, Location, Recovery - Verywell …

  10. UC Davis Health
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    Common Types of Ostomies: Colostomy, Ileostomy, and Urostomy

  11. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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    About Your Bladder Surgery With an Ileal Conduit (Urostomy)