urostomy

[US]/[ˈjuːrəʊstəmi]/
[UK]/[ˈjurəʊstəmi]/

Translation

n.A surgical procedure in which a portion of the small intestine is brought to the surface of the abdomen to divert urine, typically due to bladder cancer or other conditions.; The surgically created opening in the abdomen through which urine is diverted.

Phrases & Collocations

urostomy bag

urostomy site

new urostomy

urostomy care

urostomy supplies

having urostomy

urostomy surgery

urostomy appliance

urostomy complications

protecting urostomy

Example Sentences

the patient will need an urostomy after the surgery.

she carefully cleaned the stoma site for her urostomy.

he was fitted with an urostomy to divert urine.

the urostomy bag needs to be emptied regularly.

she researched different types of urostomy appliances.

the nurse demonstrated how to care for an urostomy.

he experienced some initial discomfort after the urostomy.

maintaining good hygiene is crucial with an urostomy.

the urostomy allowed him to live a more normal life.

she ordered special ostomy supplies for her urostomy.

the doctor explained the risks and benefits of an urostomy.

he learned to manage his urostomy with confidence.

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