Jul 2, 2024 · Learn about new ways to surgically remove the bladder and rebuild another urinary system.

Feb 18, 2024 · Getting used to life after a cystectomy, or bladder removal, can take time. Here’s what to expect.

A cystectomy is the full or partial removal of your bladder, often to treat cancer. Risks include bleeding and infection. Recovery may take several weeks to months.

Removing the entire bladder (with a radical cystectomy) is one way to lower the risk of the cancer coming back, but it causes major side effects. If the entire bladder is not removed, other treatments …

Aug 7, 2025 · A cystectomy is when whole or part of your bladder is removed. Read about these different types of surgery and possible side effects.

Sep 3, 2025 · About 75% of bladder cancers are diagnosed before the cancer grows beyond the bladder and into surrounding muscle. Most of these non-muscle invasive bladder cancers can be treated with …

Sep 12, 2024 · Radical cystectomy is surgery to remove the bladder and any lymph nodes and nearby organs that contain cancer. This surgery may be done when the bladder cancer invades the muscle …

Aug 30, 2023 · Learn about what bladder cancer surgery involves and what to expect from the procedure. This article also discusses risks and other treatment options.

Sep 16, 2024 · Bladder removal surgery, or cystectomy, is the full or partial removal of the bladder to prevent cancer from spreading. Radical cystectomy is the term used when the entire bladder is …

Apr 24, 2025 · One of the first decisions for people with bladder cancer, especially non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), is whether to have surgery. Understanding your options early on can help …