👉 The term "suprapubic" is used to describe a medical condition where urine flows from the bladder into the perineum, typically through a small opening known as a urethrostomy. This procedure is often performed during obstetric surgery or after cesarean delivery. In this context, the urethrostomy refers to the surgical procedure of removing the urethra and replacing it with an artificial urethral stent or urinary catheter. The urethrestomy is typically done