title: The bladder: cystectomy and ileal conduit to treat cancer.
abstract: In the fourth paper in this urology series, bladder cancer and its treatment are discussed. The pre- and post-operative care and possible complications are described for the patient undergoing cystectomy and formation of ileal conduit. Psychological care following the stoma formation and the contribution of the stoma therapist are addressed.
mesh_terms: D015653:Cystectomy; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000294:innervation; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*