LOS ANGELES — For seven years, one man’s life was tethered to a dialysis machine. With most of his bladder removed due to cancer and both kidneys gone, his body could no longer perform one of its most ...

Study findings highlight the role of urodynamic studies in diagnosing problems after mesh removal. Mesh removal frequently results in bladder problems warranting careful investigation, researchers ...

Surgeons from UCLA Health have successfully performed the first-ever human bladder transplant, a potentially game-changing procedure for people suffering from bladder dysfunction and pain. “This first ...

The first successful human bladder transplant could offer hope for people with bladder problems. On May 4, 2025, Oscar Larrainzar, 41, became the first human to successfully receive a bladder ...

Most people with bladder cancer begin treatment by having surgery to remove their cancer. If bladder cancer has spread beyond your bladder, you might have chemotherapy first. This can help treat ...

A cystectomy is a surgery to remove your bladder. The bladder can stretch or relax to hold about 2 cups of urine (pee). Cystectomy often treats bladder cancer. But bladder removal surgery can help ...

Robotic surgery for bladder cancer speeds recovery, reduces pain, and improves quality of life. It also significantly reduces risks such as blood clots and can preserve functions like sexual health.

Surgery hasn’t always been an option for metastatic bladder cancer (or bladder cancer that’s spread from its original site). But according to limited research, surgical treatments may now help some ...

Nearly 200,000 Americans are living with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), a severe and fast-growing type of bladder cancer that penetrates the thick muscle layer of the bladder wall. After ...

Developing a plan to care for your health and changes in your body after urostomy surgery may involve learning about emptying and changing the pouch, taking care of your skin, using necessary supplies ...

A person may need surgery for bladder cancer to remove the tumor. A person may also need preoperative or postoperative treatments. Bladder cancer occurs when cells of the bladder start to grow out of ...