Several urostomy pouch systems are available, each with unique features and benefits. One-piece and two-piece urostomy bags are the most common, but drainable and closed-end pouches are also available ...

Cutaneous urinary diversion is a procedure that involves making incisions into the skin to create a new pathway for urine to exit your body. If your urinary tract doesn’t function well, you may need a ...

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 ...

When your bladder is no longer able to do its job, surgically constructed pouches can be a viable substitute. One of the earliest of these is known as the Kock pouch (pronounced “coke” pouch). The ...