Urostomy Treatment in India

David Jones, a 68-year-old retired mechanic,...

David Jones, a 68-year-old retired mechanic, had a history of recurrent bladder cancer. Despite previous surgeries and BCG treatments, his latest cystoscopy revealed an aggressive, invasive tumor that had spread into the bladder muscle. He experienced severe, constant pelvic pain, frequent and painful urination with blood clots, and urinary incontinence that left him housebound. His urologist, Dr. Evans, explained that a radical cystectomy (removal of the bladder) with a urostomy was the only curative option to prevent the cancer from metastasizing. David underwent robotic surgery to create an ileal conduit: a segment of his small intestine was used to divert urine to a stoma on his abdomen, which would drain into a discreet external pouch. His initial hospital recovery was challenging, managing pain and learning stoma care with a nurse. Within six weeks, he regained strength and mastered changing his urostomy appliance. The constant pain and fear of cancer are gone. Emotionally, David was terrified of the 'bag,' associating it with a loss of masculinity and independence. Post-surgery, with support from an ostomy nurse and a support group, he reframed it as his 'life-saving plumbing.' He now travels, gardens, and plays with his grandchildren, viewing the urostomy not as a limitation, but as the reason he's alive to enjoy his retirement.