Print Departments and specialties Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Staff skilled in dozens of specialties work together to ensure quality care and successful recovery. Departments with related expertise Urology Areas that research this procedure Urology Research ResearchMayo Clinic doctors and scientists are studying ways to improve outcomes and quality of life for people undergoing a cystectomy. Mayo Clinic was the top recruiter and the main site of a national clinical trial comparing open cystectomy and robotic cystectomy, including cancer outcomes, surgical complications and health-related quality of life after the procedures. Learn more about urology research. Researchers are also studying ways to improve bladder cancer diagnosis and treatment. Cancer research is conducted in coordination with the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center. The Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center receives funding from the National Cancer Institute and is designated as a comprehensive cancer center — recognition for an institution's scientific excellence and multidisciplinary resources focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. PublicationsSee a list of publications about cystectomy by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine. Research Profiles Edit search filters close Narrow your search By location Arizona Florida Minnesota View all View all physicians • All Locations Andrews, Paul E. M.D. Arizona Boorjian, Stephen A. M.D. Minnesota Frank, Igor M.D. Minnesota Karnes, R. Jeffrey M.D. Minnesota Thompson, R. Houston M.D. Minnesota Tollefson, Matthew K. M.D. Minnesota By Mayo Clinic Staff Bladder removal surgery (cystectomy) care at Mayo Clinic Request an appointment AboutCare at Mayo Clinic June 03, 2022 Print Show references AskMayoExpert. Cystectomy (adult). Mayo Clinic; 2021. Lenis AT, et al. Bladder cancer: A review. JAMA. 2020; doi:10.1001/jama.2020.17598. Shariat SF, et al. Urinary diversion and reconstruction following cystectomy. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed March 24, 2022. Aron M, et al. Radical cystectomy. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed March 24, 2022. AskMayoExpert. Urinary diversion. MayoClinic; 2021. Preparing for surgery: Checklist. American Society of Anesthesiologists. https://www.asahq.org/madeforthismoment/preparing-for-surgery/prep/preparing-for-surgery-checklist/. Accessed March 24, 2022. McAninch JW, et al., eds. Urinary diversions and bladder substitutions. In: Smith & Tanagho's General Urology. 19th ed. McGraw Hill; 2020. https://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com. Accessed March 29, 2022. Recovery. American Society of Anesthesiologists. https://www.asahq.org/madeforthismoment/preparing-for-surgery/recovery/. Accessed March 29, 2022. Sperling CD, et al. Urinary diversion: Core Curriculum 2021. American Journal of Kidney Disease. 2021; doi:10.1053/j.ajkd.2020.12.023. Partin AW, et al., eds. Orthotopic urinary diversion. In: Campbell-Walsh-Wein Urology. 12th ed. Elsevier; 2021. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed March 24, 2022. Bladder cancer surgery. American Cancer Society. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/bladder-cancer/treating/surgery.html. Accessed March 11, 2022. Ami TR. Allscripts EPSi. Mayo Clinic. Feb. 8, 2022. Related Bladder cancer Cystectomy incision sites Female urinary system Ileal conduit Male urinary system Neobladder reconstruction Neobladder urinary diversion Overactive bladder Robotic bladder surgery Robotic cystectomy Robotic cystectomy Stoma and pouching system Show more related content Products & Services A Book: Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, 5th Edition Available Ostomy Supplies from Mayo Clinic Store Newsletter: Mayo Clinic Health Letter — Digital Edition Show more products and services from Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has been recognized as one of the top Urology hospital in the nation for 2023-2024 by U.S. News & World Report. Learn more about this top honor Bladder removal surgery (cystectomy)AboutDoctors&DepartmentsCare atMayoClinic PRC-20272794 Patient Care & Health Information Tests & Procedures Bladder removal surgery (cystectomy)