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We are world leaders in radical cystectomyCystectomysurgical removal of all (radical) or part (partial) of the urinary bladder with continent diversionContinent Diversiona method of storing and eliminating urine in the form of a pouch or reservoir inside the body for bladder cancer. A USC urologist pioneered the concepts of continent urinary diversion, high-extended lymph node dissection, and nodal density. These innovative techniques have improved patient outcomes and patient survival, leading to worldwide adoption. All forms of surgery are offered, including open and minimally invasive techniques. As a result, USC has become the nation’s premier destination for patients seeking major bladder cancer surgery.
Our ongoing computerized registry contains data on more than 2,500 patients, arguably the most comprehensive bladder cancer registry anywhere. This information is used for our robust bladder cancer outcomes program to examine quality of life in patients after treatment. Our physicians work closely with the USC hematology/oncology team in utilizing adjuvant therapies and designing the latest clinical trials to help improve our patients’ quality of life.
