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Is urethral diverticulum surgery usually an outpatient procedure?
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Could be easy: Depending on the size and location, it could be local anes and outpatient surgery. It could be nec to require gen anes and a catheter for a few says after the surgery. Your surgeon should be able to ans accuratly
Answered 5/16/2015
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Yes, it is outpatien: This surgery is considered ambulatory and patients go home the same day. Most of the time the catheter is left in place to drain the bladder and promote healing. This is removed in 3 to 5 days. The outcome is extremely good.
Answered 2/5/2020
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