Bladder wall closure

In most circumstances, the bladder should be drained for 10 to 14 days and then assessed for healing with cystogram.

(around 85% of injuries heal within 7-10 days, nearly all heal within 3 weeks).

 

Perform as 2-layers

Continuous suture

ABSORBABLE suture only (permanent sutures act as nidus for stones and infection)