9. Radical Cystectomy
A radical cystectomy is a surgical treatment that removes the whole bladder. In men, this necessitates the removal of both the prostate and the seminal vesicles. In most cases, a radical cystectomy on a female patient will necessitate the removal of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and a section of the vagina.
Radical cystectomy is considered a major operation, with a recovery period of about eight to twelve weeks.
8. Ileal Conduit
Ileal conduit is a urinary diversion procedure so that the kidney can drain, allowing urine to leave the body. The procedure requires the creation of two new tubes that are taken from the intestine.
Urologists usually perform this procedure after the patient has undergone radical cystectomy. The patient won’t have a hard time passing urine out of the body.
7. Neobladder Reconstruction
This is a surgical procedure where a new bladder is constructed and attached to the ureters and urethra. It is also another urinary diversion procedure where the urologist creates a new path for urine to leave the body.
It is a good treatment option to consider if the bladder is not functioning well or is removed.
6. Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is the use of chemical compounds to inhibit the multiplication of cells and sustain other normal cellular functions. Its aim is to lower the size of cancerous tumors or eliminate cancer cells.
It has been discovered that the combination of two or more chemotherapeutic agents is more successful than the use of a single drug alone in cancer treatment. There are several chemotherapy variations available. Cisplatin is the most often used chemotherapeutic agent for the treatment of bladder cancer.
5. Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy helps your immune system fight cancer more effectively. Occasionally, this sort of treatment is referred to as biologic therapy. Medications are utilized in this treatment to cause the immune system to locate and destroy cancer cells.
This is a good treatment option to consider during the early stages of bladder cancer. It can also be considered if chemotherapy is not responding well to the patient.
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