Radical cystectomy
Type
Oncologic
Radical cystectomy
Definition
The surgical removal of the entire bladder, a portion of the urethra, adjacent lymph nodes, and additional genitourinary structures, including the prostate and a portion of the vas deferens in men, and the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and a portion of the vagina in women.
Also known as Complete Cystectomy, RADICAL CYSTECTOMY — per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Urinary bladder | Procedure Has Completely Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Urinary bladder | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Ureters | Procedure Has Partially Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Urethra | Procedure Has Partially Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Renal system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |