Podcast: What to Expect with a Radical Cystectomy, Parts 1, 2 and 3

Join us for a captivating three-part podcast series featuring Dr. Sia Daneshmand, a renowned bladder cancer specialist, as he provides a comprehensive guide to radical cystectomy. Dr. Daneshmand covers essential pre-surgery steps, including clinic visits, chemotherapy, stoma nurse consultations, nutrition, quitting smoking, and pelvic floor therapy. He discusses the surgical process, hospital stays, pain management, and various urinary diversions, emphasizing the importance of early mobilization and post-surgery care. Additionally, he highlights the benefits of pre-habilitation, catheter practice, and enhanced recovery pathways. This series offers invaluable advice and expert insights for patients and caregivers navigating this complex bladder cancer surgery.

Listen to Part 1:

 

In Part 1, Dr. Daneshmand covers critical pre-surgery steps, including clinic visits, chemotherapy, meeting with a stoma nurse, nutrition, quitting smoking, and pelvic floor physical therapy. He also explains the significance of pre-habilitation and the roles of nutritionists and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathways. Read Part 1 transcript.

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In Part 2, Rick Bangs interviews Dr. Daneshmand about the surgical process, discussing the length of surgery, hospital stays, pain management, and post-surgery activities. They explore different types of urinary diversions, emphasizing that surgeon preference does not affect cancer control outcomes. Dr. Daneshmand highlights the importance of early mobilization for better recovery outcomes and details post-surgery care, including catheter use and irrigation techniques. Read Part 2 transcript.

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Part 3 delves deeper into the radical cystectomy journey, with Dr. Daneshmand sharing vital insights on pre-surgery preparations and recovery strategies. He emphasizes the importance of practicing catheter use, pre-habilitation exercises, and ERAS pathways. This series offers invaluable advice and expert guidance for patients and caregivers navigating bladder cancer surgery. Tune in to gain essential knowledge and support through each stage of this major surgical procedure. Read Part 3 transcript.

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