Congenital or acquired diverticula do not always require treatment, particularly if they are not associated with urinary infections, bladder stones, or urinary reflux. (backwards flow of urine into the kidneys) Bladder diverticula associated with bladder tumors, recurrent infection, or urinary retention do need treatment. For patients with diverticula and urinary obstruction, treatment will include relief of the obstruction and possible removal of the diverticulum Bladder diverticulum can be treated with both open and laparoscopic (using small incision and camera holes) to perform the surgery.