Ileal Conduit
Health Encyclopedia: Bladder Cancer
Transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder
Treatment
The choice of an appropriate treatment is based on the stage of the tumor, the severity of the symptoms, and the presence of other medical conditions.
Generally, stage 0 andI tumors are treated by removing the tumor without removing the rest of the bladder. They sometimes may also be treated by administering
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