The urinary system helps maintain the volume and chemical composition of fluids in the body. One of the main organs in the system are the kidneys, which filter waste products out of the body through ...

Your urinary bladder is a balloon-shaped organ that stores urine from the kidneys until it’s released through the urethra. The bladder is located in the pelvic cavity between the pelvic bones. It can ...

Your urinary tract includes the parts of your body that make urine and carry it out of your body. For men, those assigned male at birth, and anyone with a penis, these parts include your kidneys, ...

Bladder removal surgery, or cystectomy, is the removal of the urinary bladder. After surgery, there may be pain and it can take several weeks to recover. A person will also need to adapt to using a ...