Bladder exstrophy repair

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Male bladder anatomy

Bladder birth defect repair; Everted bladder repair; Exposed bladder repair; Repair of bladder exstrophy

Surgery is necessary to:

• Prevent infection that could decrease kidney function
• Allow the child to develop normal urinary control
• Improve the child's physical appearance
• Avoid future problems with sexual function

How long a person stays in the hospital depends on the severity of the bladder defect, if there are are other medical problems, and how many surgeries are needed. 

Review Date: 06/13/2006
Reviewed By: Neil D. Sherman, MD, Urologist, Essex County, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.