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  1. Cystectomy (Bladder Removal Surgery): What to Expect - WebMD

    Apr 20, 2025 · Cystectomy is the surgical removal of the bladder, often to treat bladder cancer. It may be partial or complete and can require urinary diversion.

  2. Bladder removal surgery (cystectomy) - Mayo Clinic

    Jul 2, 2024 · Cystectomy (sis-TEK-tuh-me) is a surgery to remove the urinary bladder. Removing the whole bladder is called a radical cystectomy. This most often includes removal of the …

  3. Cystectomy (Bladder Removal): Procedure & Results

    Sep 2, 2025 · 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.

  4. Cystectomy - Wikipedia

    Cystectomy is a medical term for surgical removal of all or part of the urinary bladder. It may also be rarely used to refer to the removal of a cyst. [1] The most common condition warranting …

  5. Bladder Removal Surgery: What is a Cystectomy? | BCAN

    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 …

  6. Cystectomy | FAQs & What to Expect - ahn.org

    A cystectomy is a surgical procedure, performed in a hospital, to remove all or part of your bladder. This is typically done to treat bladder cancer, but may also be necessary for other …

  7. Removal of the bladder (cystectomy) - Patient Information

    Cystectomy is a surgery to remove the bladder. This guide explains the procedure, recovery, and what to expect before, during, and after the surgery.

  8. Cystectomy | University of Michigan Health

    A cystectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the bladder. It is mainly used to treat bladder cancer.

  9. Cystectomy | Department of Urology

    Radical cystectomy, or removal of the bladder, is performed primarily for bladder cancer. In some instances, cystectomy is performed for other conditions. During the planning of your surgery, …

  10. Cystectomy: What to Expect | UVA Health

    Bladder damage or cancer may require a cystectomy. This type of surgery removes part or all of the bladder. Find out what to expect with this procedure.