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Can I person live without the bladder

By Anonymous March 7, 2018 - 2:39am
 
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He had three surgeries and is going to have bladder removed

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Hello Anon

Thank you for writing.

Humans can live without many organs/body parts and the bladder is one of them. If it needs to be removed, a urostomy is done, during which they'll receive an external bag to collect urine. A bit like a colostomy bag but for urine.
Bladder transplants are now available too.
Best,
Susan

March 7, 2018 - 12:27pm
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