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Could Pain In Right Side After Bladder Sling Surgery Be Due To Hematoma Needing To Drain If Not Absorbed By The Body?

I had bladder sling surgery four wks go tomorrow. During my surgery my bladder was nicked and I had to go home with a catheter for a week. Wednesday at my apt I told my doctor that I am having pain in my right side. On exam he says he feels a hematoma and to come back in four weeks and if it is not absorbed by my body by then he may have to drain it. Is this something I should worry about and how is this done?
Wed, 22 Jun 2016
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Hello and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety.
A nick in bladder,with a catheter kept for a week,won't end in hematoma.
The injury in bladder would've been more severe, with blood in the catheter.
If the urine in the catheter was clear,the injury was minor.
A hematoma in pelvis can be easily diagnosed,by doing an ultrasound scan.
A hematoma gets well absorbed into our system,so don't worry about it.
You must see if the surgery has served it's purpose.
If you've any other doubts,send it as a direct question,to me.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.

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Could Pain In Right Side After Bladder Sling Surgery Be Due To Hematoma Needing To Drain If Not Absorbed By The Body?

Hello and welcome to HCM. As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety. A nick in bladder,with a catheter kept for a week,won t end in hematoma. The injury in bladder would ve been more severe, with blood in the catheter. If the urine in the catheter was clear,the injury was minor. A hematoma in pelvis can be easily diagnosed,by doing an ultrasound scan. A hematoma gets well absorbed into our system,so don t worry about it. You must see if the surgery has served it s purpose. If you ve any other doubts,send it as a direct question,to me. Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.