Urostomy surgery is done when certain diseases and conditions cause serious bladder problems. If there’s cancer in the bladder

When is a urostomy indicated?

A urostomy may be performed when the bladder is either not functioning or has to be removed. There are several different types of surgeries, but the most common are ileal conduit and colonic conduit.

Why would a stoma be performed on a person?

This type of surgery–often temporary–is typically performed for diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, cancer, blockage, injury or a birth defect. In a transverse colostomy, the stool leaves the colon through the stoma before reaching the descending colon. Your stoma may have one or two openings.