Suprapubic CystotomyCystotomy is a surgical procedure in which an incision is made into the urinary bladder mainly to extract something within. The procedure can be done for many reasons, the most common being to facilitate removal of bladder and urethral stones. Other indications include helping to diagnose bladder tumors, repairing ectopic ureters and ruptured bladders, and aiding in the diagnosis of difficult-to-treat urinary tract infections.Illustration of suprapubic tube placed to aid bladder drainage:
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