Extended oral antibiotic prophylaxis eliminated UTIs after robot-assisted radical cystectomy procedures. Prophylactic antibiotics reduced overall infections by two-thirds and saved $9,000 per patient.

A retrospective study showed that recurrence of bladder cancer after radical cystectomy can occur up to 4 years after surgery. Patients who have no residual disease following radical cystectomy for ...

After the bladder is surgically removed and the urinary system diverted, most can return to their usual activities. When William O’Brien was diagnosed with bladder cancer at 75, he fit the profile of ...

A recent study described approaches used globally for treating urinary incontinence after radical cystectomy and orthotopic neobladder reconstruction. A recent systematic review sought to outline ...

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Key Takeaways Do not try to pop or drain a cyst on your own.Cysts aren't ...

Most people with bladder cancer begin treatment by having surgery to remove their cancer. If bladder cancer has spread beyond your bladder, you might have chemotherapy first. This can help treat ...

Dipika Kakar's liver cancer treatment has been complicated by a cyst recurrence, leading to a second surgery and an emotional ...

A person may need surgery for bladder cancer to remove the tumor. A person may also need preoperative or postoperative treatments. Bladder cancer occurs when cells of the bladder start to grow out of ...