[Augmentation cystoplasty: Perioperative management for urologic nurses]

Abstract

Introduction: Augmentation cystoplasty (AC) is a surgical option to restore a good capacity bladder reservoir able to fill at low pressure.

Methods: The authors present the main principles for perioperative management for urologic nurses.

Results: AC is usually made with a piece of ileum patched to the bladder. Patient education programs are very important and are usually managed by urologic nurses. It begins in preoperative phase with the self-catheterization learning and continue in the postoperative phase with advises and prevention of the urinary mucus.

Conclusion: AC are tricky surgeries but management and education of patients by urological nurses are key points to avoid chronic infection, stones or AC perforation.