What is Radical Cystectomy?
The bladder sits in the pelvis behind the pubic bone. In men the prostate is usually removed with it; in women the uterus, ovaries and part of the vagina may be included depending on disease and prior discussion. A segment of small bowel is commonly used to divert urine. An ileal conduit brings urine to a stoma on the abdominal wall, while a continent diversion or neobladder aims to restore urethral voiding in selected patients. Pelvic nodes are removed as a staging and treatment step, not as an optional extra.





