radical cystectomy

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Radical cystectomy

A surgical procedure that is used when the cancer is in more than one area of the bladder. Along with the bladder, the adjoining organs also are removed. In men, the prostate is removed, while in women, the ovaries, fallopian tubes and uterus may be removed.

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radical cystectomy

Urology The complete removal of the urinary bladder, pelvic lymph nodes, and adjacent organs with creation of an ileal conduit or internal reservoir for internal drainage of urine Indications Muscle-invasive bladder CA. Cf Bladder-conserving therapy, Ileal conduit.

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