Cystectomy Overview & Patient Education (COPE)

Life after cystectomy is an adjustment, and you may have a lot of questions. We hope this site will help you.

Cystectomy and urinary diversion surgery and recovery can be overwhelming for patients and their loved ones. Many struggle to find the information they need to prepare for and manage life with a urinary diversion. A team of urologic oncologists and researchers have compiled answers to some of the common questions people have about this complicated procedure.

Explore the different sections of the website by moving your mouse over the words “Urinary Diversion” “Care and Recovery” and “Complications” at the top of this page.