What is a cystectomy and ileal conduit?

A cystectomy is surgery to remove the bladder. Sometimes other organs are also removed. After your doctor removes your bladder, he or she makes a new way for you to pass urine. This is called an ileal conduit (say “ILL-ee-ul KON-doo-ut”).

What is post cystectomy?

Your Recovery A cystectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the bladder. The surgery is mainly used to treat bladder cancer. After surgery, your belly will be sore. You will probably need pain medicine for 1 to 2 weeks. You can expect your urostomy (stoma) to be swollen and tender at first.

What is an ileal conduit surgery?

During an ileal conduit procedure, your surgeon creates a new tube from a piece of intestine that allows your kidneys to drain and urine to exit the body through a small opening called a stoma.

What is the difference between an ileal conduit and a urostomy?

After your bladder is removed, your doctor will create a new passage where urine will leave your body. This is called a urostomy. The type of urostomy you will have is called an ileal conduit. Your doctor will use a small piece of your intestine called the ileum to create the ileal conduit.

How long are you in hospital after a cystectomy?

After the procedure You may need to stay in the hospital for up to five or six days after surgery. This time is required so that your body can recover from the surgery.

How long can you live after cystectomy?

The five-year survival rate after cystectomy is about 65 percent. However, a 2003 study showed that receiving chemotherapy prior to cystectomy improves survival among patients with locally advanced disease.

How long can you live with a cystectomy?

How long does a cystectomy surgery take?

It usually takes 4 to 8 hours to complete this operation. On completion of the operation the surgeon will contact your family there. A portion of your intestines will be used to create the urinary diversion.

Is radical cystectomy major surgery?

A radical cystectomy is considered major surgery and at least 20% of patients have complications as a result, regardless of approach.

How long is recovery after radical cystectomy?

It takes approximately 6 weeks for the surgical area to heal completely. Please do not do any heavy lifting, strenuous exercises, or excessive stair climbing during this time. You may drive a car 3 to 4 weeks after surgery if you feel well and are not taking any more prescription pain medications.

What is An urostomy or an ileal conduit?

A urostomy is a way to divert the flow of urine from the bladder. The most common is an ileal conduit. This is formed by connecting the ureters to a small segment of bowel and then bringing that bowel out to the abdominal wall as a stoma. This looks much like an ileostomy because it is fashioned out of small bowel.

How does an ileal conduit work?

Ileal conduit. During an ileal conduit procedure, your surgeon creates a new tube from a piece of intestine that allows your kidneys to drain and urine to exit the body through a small opening called a stoma.

What is an ileostomy conduit?

Called also urinary ileostomy, ileal loop, and Bricker procedure. Indications for an ileal conduit include surgical removal of the bladder for severe trauma or malignancy, congenital defect of the urinary tract, and neurogenic nonfunctioning bladder in which other devices to maintain urinary flow are unsatisfactory.