Stopping alcohol suddenly can cause seizures, delirium, and death.It’s important to talk with your healthcare providers about how much alcohol you drink. The amount of alcohol you drink can affect you during and after your surgery. I am not willing to receive a blood transfusion.I am allergic to certain medication(s) or materials, including latex.
I have had a problem with anesthesia (medication to make you sleep during surgery) in the past.I have a pacemaker, automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (AICD), or other heart device.I take dietary supplements, such as herbs, vitamins, minerals, and natural or home remedies.I take over-the-counter medications (medications I buy without a prescription), including patches and creams.I take prescription medications (medications prescribed by a doctor), including patches and creams.There are others, so be sure your doctor knows all the medications you’re taking. Some examples are aspirin, heparin, warfarin (Coumadin ®), clopidogrel (Plavix ®), enoxaparin (Lovenox ®), dabigatran (Pradaxa ®), apixaban (Eliquis ®), and rivaroxaban (Xarelto ®). Help us keep you safe during your surgery by telling us if any of the following statements apply to you, even if you aren’t sure. You and your healthcare team will work together to get ready for your surgery. It has important information about what to do to get ready.Īs you read through this section, write down questions to ask your healthcare provider. This section will help you get ready for your surgery. Back to top Getting Ready for Your Surgery It may take longer if you have other medical conditions or have had past surgeries. This surgery usually takes about 3 to 6 hours. You will wear a urostomy pouching (bag) system (appliance) over your stoma to catch and hold the urine. Your doctor will create the stoma during your surgery.Īfter your surgery, your urine will flow from your kidneys, through your ureters and ileal conduit, and out of your stoma. The other end will be attached to a small opening in your abdomen called a stoma (see Figure 2). One end of the ileum will be attached to your ureters. Your doctor will use a small piece of your intestine called the ileum to create the ileal conduit. The type of urostomy you will have is called an ileal conduit. In women, the following organs may be removed:Īfter your bladder is removed, your doctor will create a new passage where urine will leave your body. In men, the following organs may be removed: This is done to make sure all of the cancer is removed. In addition to your bladder and lymph nodes, your doctor may need to remove other organs near your bladder. This is done to avoid problems after your surgery. If you’ve had surgery or radiation therapy to your pelvis in the past, your doctor may remove fewer lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are removed during your surgery because they may also contain cancer cells. They’re part of your lymphatic system, which is part of your body’s immune system. Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped glands located throughout your body. Then, they will rebuild your urinary system. Surgery to remove your entire bladder is called a radical cystectomy.ĭuring your surgery, your doctor will remove your bladder and some of the lymph nodes near your bladder. It passes through the prostate gland and penis. Your urethra is a tube that carries the urine in your bladder out of your body when you urinate.Your bladder stores urine until you feel the need to urinate.