Bladder reconstruction surgery usually is required to replace a bladder that has been excised, according to the American Cancer Society. This kind of surgery involves using tissue from the small intestine to serve as a substitute for the bladder. Surgery may sometimes limited to repairing the section of the bladder connecting to the urethra, notes MedlinePlus, a service of the National Institutes of Health. Regardless of the scope, bladder reconstruction surgery may have certain complications.
Blood Coagulation
Blood may sometimes coagulate in the leg area as a result of bladder reconstruction surgery, notes MedlinePlus. The coagulated blood may move from the area where they formed and may even cause problems in the lungs. Receiving regular medical examinations following surgery may help detect blood coagulation before further problems arise.
Formation of Bladder Stones
Bladder stones may sometimes form in the reconstructed bladder following surgery, notes the American Cancer Society. These stones are composed of mineral salts that form a solid mass in the reconstructed bladder. Bladder stones may cause other problems to occur if left untreated.
Infection
Bladder reconstruction surgery may result in infection, according to MayoClinic.com. The infection may occur in the urinary tract. Surgical incisions may become infected, and these wounds should be cleaned and dressed regularly to reduce the risk of infection.
Organ Prolapse
The organs in the region surrounding the bladder area may prolapse as a result of bladder reconstruction surgery, notes MayoClinic.com. This essentially means the organs become displaced from their normal positions. Prolapsed organs may cause pain, infection and other problems.
Sexual Difficulties
Sexual difficulties can arise following bladder reconstruction surgery. The bladder surgery may cause pain during intercourse, hindering sexual activity.
Urination Difficulties
Bladder reconstruction surgery may result in urination difficulties. In cases where urination is particularly difficult, a catheter may be required to drain urine from the bladder, but this usually is temporary. The difficulties may be caused by blockages in the reconstructed urinary tract, explains the American Cancer Society.
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence may occur following bladder reconstruction surgery, notes MedlinePlus and the American Cancer Society. The surgical procedure may render the patient unable to fully control the urge to urinate, which may result in impaired bladder control and involuntary urine leakage. The bladder may become overactive following surgery, making it even more difficult to avoid urine leaks.
