What does urostomy mean?
A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the abdomen to divert the flow of urine from the bladder to a pouch outside the body, often performed due to bladder or urethral problems.
Example
"The patient required a urostomy after the surgery to manage her incontinence."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.