Which specialist performs bladder removal surgery?

The urologist evaluates the bladder problem and decides whether part or all of the bladder needs removal. When the whole bladder is removed, urine must be directed through a new route, such as a conduit to a stoma or an internal reservoir. The surgical plan can also involve nearby organs or lymph nodes, depending on the condition and the treatment goal.

Ask the urologist which operation is planned, how urine will drain afterward, and how the change may affect daily routines. Preoperative checks may include blood tests, imaging, medicine review, and an anaesthesia assessment. A specialist nurse can show you stoma equipment or explain catheter care before surgery when either may be part of recovery.

After surgery, contact your team for fever, worsening abdominal or pelvic pain, a red or draining wound, persistent vomiting, or a sudden change in urine flow. Heavy bleeding, severe weakness, confusion, or difficulty breathing requires urgent assessment. Follow the discharge plan for checking drains, stomas, or catheters.

Ask whether the urologist will perform the operation, what urinary diversion is recommended, how kidney drainage will be monitored, and which changes should prompt a same-day call.