UP-053-c03 Functional & continence early
Bladder-neck closure and devastated outlet surgery

Pelvic infection or abscess

Urinary leakage into a scarred field can lead to deep infection.

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01 Variation coverage

Which versions of the operation this applies to

All variants

The parent hub contains 4 recorded variations.

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02 Evidence

Sources

European Association of Urology EAU Guidelines on Neuro-urology

Botulinum toxin, sphincterotomy, neuromodulation, augmentation and diversion.

Accessed 2026-08-03 · opens source European Association of Urology EAU Guidelines on Non-neurogenic Female LUTS

Female continence, bulking, sling, colposuspension and related procedures.

Accessed 2026-08-03 · opens source British Association of Urological Surgeons Patient information leaflets by procedure

UK patient-facing procedure, alternatives, recovery and complication framing.

Accessed 2026-08-03 · opens source
03 Same procedure

Other Bladder-neck closure complication modules

multiple Closure breakdown and urinary fistula multiple Ureteric obstruction or injury late Unsafe bladder pressure or upper-tract deterioration multiple Failure of alternative drainage intraoperative Bowel, rectal or vaginal injury
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