Examples include:

• Bladder augmentation,
• Urinary diversion,
• Other reconstructive procedures.

Your physician can help you understand the expected benefits, risks and possible side effects, the likely recovery period, and what could happen if complications occur.

Ask what alternatives remain, including the consequences of delaying treatment or doing nothing.

Your physician, insurance company, and hospital can help you understand the expected financial costs and recovery time, as well as the additional costs and recovery time that could result from complications. Again, reading and research can help you ask more informed questions and get more from your discussions.

Before you decide, be sure you understand the likely benefits, risks, alternatives, recovery time, and financial consequences.