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Patent urachus repair Description:
While the child is deep asleep and pain-free (using general anesthesia), an incision is made in the lower abdomen. The urachus is located and removed from the umbilicus and the bladder. The bladder opening is repaired, and the incision is closed.
Indications:
Surgery is recommended for a patent urachus that does not close after birth.
What to Expect After:
The outcome is usually excellent.
Convalescence:
The infant can be fed normally and should recover rapidly. A few days of hospitalization is all that is usually required.
Risks:
Risks for any anesthesia are: Risks for any surgery are: Additional risks include: - bladder infection
- bladder leaks (If this happens, a catheter is inserted and left in place until the bladder heals.)
Costs:
The costs of any surgery varies significantly between surgeons, medical facilities, and regions of the country. Patients who need more extensive surgery will require more intensive and expensive treatment.
Surgery charges can be separated into five parts: 1) the surgeon's fee, 2) the anesthesiologist's fee, 3) the hospital charges, which includes nursing care and the operating room, 4) the medications, and 5) additional charges.
1. Surgeon's fee: variable
2. Anesthesiologist's fee: averages $350 to $400 per hour
3. Hospital charges: basic rate averages $1,500 to $1,800 per day
4. Medication charges: $200 to $400
5. Additional charges: assisting surgeon, treatment of complications, diagnostic procedures (such as blood or X-ray exams), medical supplies, or equipment use.
Insurance coverage for surgery expenses depends on many factors and should be explored for each individual instance.
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