OPS-Code 5-590.21:
Other operations on the urinary organs: Incision and excision of retroperitoneal tissue: Drainage, retroperitoneal: Open surgical abdominal
During surgery, a tube was placed in the space between the thin membrane lining your abdominal cavity and your back.
Between the thin membrane of the abdominal wall and the back there is a space that contains a lot of connective tissue and fat. The kidneys, pancreas, part of the large intestine and aorta for instance are located in this space.
This tube can be used, for example, to drain or suction fluid into a container. A tube like this is also called a drain.
Additional indicator
If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
The explanation of the OPS code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).