title: Surgical procedures of the bladder after spinal cord injury.
abstract: Surgery of the neurogenic bladder only should be considered after conservative treatment has failed. The goal of this type of surgery of the neuropathic bladder is to restore social continence, approximate normal bladder function, and preserve renal function. Careful selection of procedure and patients, based on medical status and level of ability, combined with realistic expectations, are necessary to ensure a successful outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University of Washington, Seattle, USA.
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Gray
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Yang
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000601:surgery*; D001750:Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / Q000601:surgery*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000379:methods; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000379:methods