What is Life like after Bladder Removal? | Mayo Clinic Connect
Aug 9, 2025 · Hi, I'm a 61-year-old male considering bladder removal for my non-muscle invasive high-grade bladder cancer. I was wondering if anyone out there has experience living with a Neo-bladder. …
Neobladder or Ileal Conduit, unsure - Mayo Clinic Connect
Sep 25, 2025 · Hi - 57 year old male. Diagnosed with T1HG suspicious of being T2. RC scheduled for 10/8 and still have unsure if I want a neobladder or Ileal Conduit? There's no doubt that the …
Thinking about neobladder—what are the pros and cons?
Jun 14, 2025 · There are other posts with your question on this site you may be able to search for. I opted for a neobladder almost 4 years ago and here is my list. Pros: Neobladder is as close to your …
What is involved in self catheterization with a neobladder?
Sep 28, 2024 · What is involved in self catheterize with a neobladder? Is there discomfort or pain? What resources (supplies) are needed to perform self catheterize. Thanks in advance!
Experiences with neobladder surgery for bladder cancer
Jan 10, 2022 · Last year we were looking for patient experiences with the neobladder surgery where a section of ileum is used to create a functional bladder while the cancerous bladder and prostate are …
Life with a Neobladder - Women - Bladder cancer - Inspire
May 8, 2025 · For any woman with a neobladder can you share what the biggest complications were for you? When were you able to drive, fly, return to work, resume the gym, have intimacy again? And did …
regrets about neobladder - Bladder cancer - Inspire
Jun 16, 2022 · No regrets - the reasons why I chose a neobladder include less hardware (bags), less risk of hernia (no stoma) and easier to do physical activity without a bag, no visual reminders of …
Bladder and prostate cancer, and neobladder reconstruction
Feb 24, 2017 · The neobladder removes these problems as the original plumbing is used for urination. Talk with a couple of patients with pouches and you'll see the value of the neobladder as a means to …
What is involved in self catheterization with a neobladder?
Sep 28, 2024 · What is involved in self catheterize with a neobladder? Is there discomfort or pain? What resources (supplies) are needed to perform self catheterize. Thanks in advance! Interested in more …
Physical Therapy after Neobladder to regain continence?
Does anyone have any experience with going to a physical therapist after getting their neobladder? my husband had his RC on Nov. 5th. his catheter was removed yesterday. our surgeon (dr. schoenberg …