Total cystectomy

Total cystectomy removes the bladder, prostate and seminal vesicles in men, and removes the bladder and urethra in women. Radical total cystectomy is a complete removal of the bladder, prostate, seminal vesicles, pelvic peritoneum, pelvic wall and surrounding blood vessels (including lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels); in women it also includes the broad ligament, uterus, cervix and part of the vagina.

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