Total Cystectomy in India- an overview
Total Cystectomy in India is done by the best hands, scheduled
conveniently; using up-to-the-minute technology and India is a
popular destination for medical tourists because of its low cost,
efficient staff and medical facilities that are on par with western
standards. Indian super specialty hospitals provide excellent medical
services and are also eager to provide medical services to abroad
patients through medical tourism. Total Cystectomy in India is
provided at the finest hospitals of Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bangalore
to bring you the very best medical care according to highest
international standards.
Total Cystectomy:
Cystectomy is surgical removal of all or part of the urinary
bladder. Total Cystectomy, also known as Radical Cystectomy is
surgical is the removal of the entire bladder, nearby lymph nodes,
part of the urethra, and nearby organs that may have been invaded
by the cancer cells. In men, the nearby organs that are removed are
the prostate, the seminal vesicles, and part of the vas deferens. In
women, the cervix, the uterus, the ovaries, the fallopian tubes, and
part of the vagina are also removed. The ureters are disconnected
from the bladder and urinary diversion is created.
Ideal candidate for Total Cystectomy:
If you have bladder cancer that has invaded the muscle layer and is
locally invasive or if your cancer has come back after the initial
treatment, then you are an ideal candidate for Total Cystectomy
Total Cystectomy procedure:
Total Cystectomy is performed under general anesthesia and may
take about 2 - 3 hours. An incision is made across the lower
abdomen; the ureters are cut from the bladder, freeing it for removal.
The bladder and associated organs i.e. prostate gland, seminal
vesicles, vas deferens in men and the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries,
and part of the vagina in women. A method of urinary diversion is
created to remove the urine (as discussed above) after Total
Cystectomy. The tissues and nerves around the prostate and
bladder are dissected very carefully to ensure not to damage them

(nerve sparing technique) during Total Cystectomy procedure.
However, the nerves controlling erection of penis may be damaged
during the surgery. In women, your surgeon will reconstruct your
vagina after Total Cystectomy.
Recovery after Total Cystectomy:
Total Cystectomy entails surgery to the bladder as well as the
bowel. You will spend the next couple of days in the Intensive Care
Unit (ICU) under observation. You will be able to get back to your
normal activities in 2 months time following Total Cystectomy. You
will probably be hospitalized for 8 - 10 days after Total
Cystectomy procedure. Before going home you will be provided with
a follow up regimen that will comprise of Cystoscopy and urinary
exams every 3 months for at least 2 years, with regular CT scans of
the pelvis and abdomen.
Risks of Total Cystectomy:
As with all surgeries, there is always a risk of allergic reaction to
anesthesia, bleeding, and infection. Some minor complications
include.
• Bowel obstruction
• Perforation of bowel with peritonitis
• Injury to urethra and / or rectum
• Erectile dysfunction
Why India:
Medical tourism in India offers Total Cystectomy at surgically
advanced hospitals of Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bangalore with use of
most modern medical amenities. Experienced surgeons at world
renowned hospitals of Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bangalore do
groundbreaking work to provide successful Total Cystectomy in
India and India’s natural wonders can have a positive impact on the
recovery process for their patients and encourage both post-operative
relaxation and exploration. Providing five Star facilities, International
quality treatment yet at a fractional cost has been primary goal of
medical tourism in India. To get more info on Total Cystectomy in
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