Urologist Dr. Paul Perito Discusses Continent Urinary Diversion after Radical Cystectomy

The removal of the bladder due to cancer is immediately followed by a procedure known as a continent diversion, says Miami-based urologist Dr. Paul Perito. This procedure is to create a neobladder (new bladder) and possibly urine expulsion capabilities through a urostomy (a plastic urine collection bag outside the body). The procedure utilizes a portion of the patient’s own lower intestine to create a man-made replacement of the organ, says Dr. Paul Perito.