Neobladder reconstruction

Overview

If you have bladder cancer that has invaded the deeper layers of the bladder wall or if you've had recurrent tumors, you may require removal of your entire bladder (cystectomy) to control the disease. After cystectomy, a surgical procedure to construct a new bladder, known as neobladder reconstruction, may be an option for you.

Why choose Mayo Clinic for neobladder reconstruction

• Expertise and experience. Mayo Clinic's highly skilled urologic surgeons have been creating neobladders after cystectomy for more than 20 years.
• Multispecialty team. Urologists work closely with specialists in medical oncology and radiation oncology to ensure that you receive the most comprehensive and supportive care possible.
• Latest research. Mayo doctors are leaders in urologic clinical research, including examining the most effective techniques for creating neobladders. This research enables Mayo Clinic to offer the most advanced urologic treatments available.
• Comprehensive cancer center. Mayo Clinic Cancer Center meets strict standards for a National Cancer Institute comprehensive cancer center, recognizing scientific excellence and a multispecialty approach focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., is ranked among the Best Hospitals for urology by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz., and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., are ranked high performing for urology by U.S. News & World Report.

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At Mayo Clinic, we assemble a team of specialists who take the time to listen and thoroughly understand your health issues and concerns. We tailor the care you receive to your personal health care needs. You can trust our specialists to collaborate and offer you the best possible outcomes, safety and service.

Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical institution that reinvests all earnings into improving medical practice, research and education. We're constantly involved in innovation and medical research, finding solutions to improve your care and quality of life. Your doctor or someone on your medical team is likely involved in research related to your condition.

Our patients tell us that the quality of their interactions, our attention to detail and the efficiency of their visits mean health care — and trusted answers — like they've never experienced.

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