Radical Cystectomy

What is Radical Cystectomy?

Radical cystectomy is the surgical removal of the urinary bladder, most commonly performed for muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

When is it Recommended?

• Muscle-invasive bladder cancer
• High-risk recurrent bladder tumors
• Failure of conservative treatment

How the Procedure is Performed

• Complete removal of the bladder
• Creation of urinary diversion
• Removal of surrounding lymph nodes

Benefits

• Definitive treatment for advanced bladder cancer
• Improved long-term survival in selected patients

Recovery

• Hospital stay required
• Adjustment to urinary diversion
• Regular oncological follow-up