Cystectomy with Ileal Conduit
A cystectomy with an ileal conduit is a procedure in which the urologist removes part of or the entire bladder and creates a new pouch to store urine.
Condition it treats:
Bladder cancer
What happens during the procedure:
The urologist makes an incision in your lower belly, removes the bladder, and uses a piece of your small intestine to create a tube that links the ureters to the new pouch that stores urine.
Benefits
- Helps prevent spread of bladder cancer
- Safe and effective
Meet the Experts
Brian P. Butler, MD, F.A.C.S.
Dr. Butler earned his undergraduate degree in Chemistry at Georgetown University. He attended medical scho...
Jon J. Auger, MD
Dr. Auger is board certified and a graduate of the Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed his Urology ...
Greg N. Womack, MD
Dr. Womack is a graduate of the University of Kansas School of Medicine and is certified by the American B...
John F. Pope, MD, F.A.C.S.
Dr. Pope is a graduate of the St. George University School of Medicine. He is certified by the American Bo...
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