Bladder Surgery
In men, radical cystectomy involves the removal of the prostate and seminal vesicles. In women, it involves removing the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and part of the vagina. The portion of the urethra left behind depends on the type of urethral diversion the surgeon will create. After the bladder is removed, the surgeon performs a urinary diversion - a new system for disposing of urine
After the bladder is removed, the surgeon also creates a replacement bladder to store urine and remove it from your body. This is known as a urinary diversion. Your surgeon will discuss with you the urinary diversion options that may be right for you.
A radical cystectomy is performed to remove cancer that has spread to the muscle tissue of the bladder or recurrent noninvasive bladder cancer. A partial cystectomy is used to remove a cancerous tumor in an isolated portion of the bladder and is a rare procedure. A simple cystectomy – removing only the bladder – may be a treatment for noncancerous (benign) tumors.