How long does it take to urinate and defecate after surgery for sacral chordoma

Sacral chordoma postoperative urination and defecation is usually recovered in about three months, the recovery time is different according to the patient’s physique, and should be judged according to the patient’s actual physical condition. Sacral chordoma is a tumor disease caused by the chordal tissue on the sacrum invading the surrounding tissues or damaging the bone, which is mainly treated by surgical resection. As this kind of tumor may be adhered to the surrounding nerve fibers and destroying the sacrum, it may cause incontinence of urine and feces. After the tumor is removed, the excretory function needs a process to gradually return to normal, usually in about three months, but the recovery time is affected by the patient’s personal constitution, surgical effect and many other factors, there is no uniform recovery time standard. Patients should follow the doctor’s instructions to carry out postoperative recovery treatment and checkups, and maintain an optimistic mindset and sufficient patience in order to obtain better recovery results.