A cystectomy is a surgery to remove your bladder. The bladder can stretch or relax to hold about 2 cups of urine (pee). Cystectomy often treats bladder cancer. But bladder removal surgery can help ...

Radical cystectomy involves bladder removal and urinary diversion, often using a laparoscopic robot-assisted approach for precision and access. The surgery lasts four to six hours, with a recovery ...

Toni Carlos, second from left, is enjoying an active life despite removal of her bladder in 2021 due to bladder cancer. In spring 2022, she celebrated her son Ryan’s high school graduation along with ...