A urostomy is a surgical procedure that can be a part of bladder cancer treatment. You may also need a urostomy if your bladder isn’t functional due to other cancers or cancer treatment.

We spoke with reconstructive oncologist Ouida Westney, M.D., about what patients can expect after a urostomy.

What is a urostomy? 

A urostomy is a type of surgery that creates an opening, or stoma, in the abdomen. This allows...