Indiana Pouch

The Indiana Pouch is a surgical procedure used to create a new way for the body to store and eliminate urine when the bladder is nonfunctional or removed. It involves using a section of the small intestine to form a reservoir inside the abdomen, which connects to the skin with a stoma. Patients drain urine by attaching a catheter through the stoma at scheduled times, bypassing the bladder entirely. This option provides an alternative to external urinary devices or more complex surgeries, offering better control over urination and improved quality of life for individuals with bladder issues.