Welcome to EmpowHER. Thank you for reaching out to our community to share your experience and for guidance. I am sorry to hear about how awful you are feeling.
To be honest, there is no way for you to find out the details of the surgery. Nor will you be privy to any errors except to know that your bladder was punctured. Even if you can get a copy of the operative report, I don't think you will find any revealing information.
Injury to the bladder and intestines is a risk associated with a hysterectomy.
Bladder injuries occur in up to 2% of hysterectomy cases.
In vaginal hysterectomy, the bladder can be perforated during entry into the anterior cul-de-sac.
In abdominal hysterectomy, injury can occur when the peritoneum is opened or during dissection of the bladder off the lower uterine segment, cervix, and upper vagina.
Although most of these complications are corrected during the procedure, postoperative incontinence due to bladder injury during surgery is commonly reported.
Referencing the website of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis,
"Lower urinary tract injury during gynecologic surgery is relatively uncommon. Bladder injuries are the most frequent urologic injury inadvertently caused by a surgeon. Bladder injuries usually are recognized and repaired immediately, and potential complications are typically minor."
Anonymous, were you told if the puncture was repaired? Were you told the prognosis, or whether you can expect any long term effects? Have you spoken with the surgeon and reported the amount of pain you are having since the staples were removed?
Do not hesitate to reach out to the surgeon with any concerns.
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Hello Anonymous,
Welcome to EmpowHER. Thank you for reaching out to our community to share your experience and for guidance. I am sorry to hear about how awful you are feeling.
To be honest, there is no way for you to find out the details of the surgery. Nor will you be privy to any errors except to know that your bladder was punctured. Even if you can get a copy of the operative report, I don't think you will find any revealing information.
Injury to the bladder and intestines is a risk associated with a hysterectomy.
Bladder injuries occur in up to 2% of hysterectomy cases.
In vaginal hysterectomy, the bladder can be perforated during entry into the anterior cul-de-sac.
In abdominal hysterectomy, injury can occur when the peritoneum is opened or during dissection of the bladder off the lower uterine segment, cervix, and upper vagina.
Although most of these complications are corrected during the procedure, postoperative incontinence due to bladder injury during surgery is commonly reported.
Referencing the website of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis,
"Lower urinary tract injury during gynecologic surgery is relatively uncommon. Bladder injuries are the most frequent urologic injury inadvertently caused by a surgeon. Bladder injuries usually are recognized and repaired immediately, and potential complications are typically minor."
Anonymous, were you told if the puncture was repaired? Were you told the prognosis, or whether you can expect any long term effects? Have you spoken with the surgeon and reported the amount of pain you are having since the staples were removed?
Do not hesitate to reach out to the surgeon with any concerns.
Regards,
October 18, 2016 - 8:27amMaryann
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