Cystectomy: What it is, why it’s done and what to expect
A cystectomy is the complete surgical removal of the bladder. It is used primarily to treat bladder cancer. But it can also be used to treat prostate cancer and urethral cancer, as well as gynecologic cancers and colorectal cancers that have spread to the bladder, in some instances. It is used to resolve complications stemming from other cancer treatments, too.
But can you really live happily without a bladder? If so, how do you...
