[Augmentation cystoplasty: Perioperative management for urologic nurses]. / L'entérocystoplastie d'agrandissement : indications et principes de prise en charge pour l'IDE en urologie.

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.