Suprapubic Cystostomy Side Effects and Warnings

Possible Complications

Complications are rare, but no procedure is completely free of risk. Your doctor will review a list of possible complications, which may include:

• Damage to the bowel or other surrounding structures

• Need for repeat procedure

• Infection

• Bleeding

• Blood clot formation

• Bad reaction to the anesthesia

Factors that may increase the risk of complications include:

• Bleeding disorders or taking medicines that reduce blood clotting

• Obesity

• Smoking

• Previous abdominal surgery

• Bladder cancer

Discuss these risks with your doctor before the procedure.

Call Your Doctor

After you leave the hospital, call your doctor if any of the following occurs:

• Pain or cramps

• Redness or soreness around the catheter site

• Catheter fails to drain

• Catheter falls outs

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

• Signs of infection, including fever or chills

• Bloody urine

In case of an emergency, CALL 911.