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.
