What does radical cystectomy mean

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Recently, my uncle went to the hospital for physical examination and was found to have bladder cancer. Fortunately, it was in the early stage. The doctor suggested radical cystectomy, and the operation was also very successful. Then there was a period of follow-up treatment and nursing. So, what does radical cystectomy mean? Let me share with you.

What does radical cystectomy mean

First, female patients need to remove the uterus, cervix and part of the vagina, can selectively retain the ovary.

Second: the electric cutting mirror enters through the external orifice of the urethra. There is an electric cutting ring on the mirror, which can stretch back and forth. When the current passes through, the electric cutting ring can cut the tumor tissue, and at the same time, it can also burn the tissue for hemostasis.

Third: radical resection of bladder cancer: it is a kind of operation to completely remove the bladder, remove the diseased bladder, clean the lymph nodes and establish a new urinary reservoir. Male patients usually need to remove the prostate, seminal vesicle and part of vas deferens at the same time.

matters needing attention

1. To strictly follow the doctor's requirements, the correct use of anti-cancer drugs, regular chemotherapy, regular review of white blood cell count. 2. After operation, we should pay attention to rest, not excessive fatigue, 1-2 months after operation to avoid excessive activity, do not participate in heavy physical labor. 3. Do some physical exercise properly, but not too much. 4. Pay attention to your own food hygiene, drink more water, eat more high protein, high calorie, high vitamin, easy to digest food, enhance the body resistance. 5. Avoid smoking, alcohol and spicy food.