Cystolitholapaxy Side Effects and Warnings

Possible Complications

Complications are rare, but no procedure is completely free of risk. If you are planning to have a cystolitholapaxy, your doctor will review a list of possible complications, which may include:

• Urinary tract infection

• Bladder tear or damage

• Bleeding

• Reaction to the anesthesia

• Infection

• Damage to internal tissue or structures

Be sure to discuss these risks with your doctor before the procedure.

Call Your Doctor

After arriving home, contact your doctor if any of the following occurs:

• Increasing pressure or pain while passing urine

• Pain in the back or abdomen

• Not able to urinate

• Changes in frequency, odor, appearance, or volume of urine

• Signs of infection, including fever or chills

• Blood in urine or blood clots after the first few days

• Painful urination or a burning sensation after the first few days

• Leaking urine

In case of an emergency, CALL 911.