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ileus after radical cystectomy

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@skybolt I am considereding RC based on an inflamed bladder with symptoms. The urology team suggests 5 days in hospital few weeks of recovery minimal complications. True?

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Dear @sperio, I would say so. I was 63 and healthy except for the cancer. RC was done robotically along with a radical hysterectomy. (6 small incisions versus open surgery) . I have a urostomy pouch. I felt great after the surgery and was ready to go home in 4 days. I was able to walk the next day and in fact overexerted a bit while in the hospital . My doctor said I needed to walk as much as I did but to pace myself throughout the day😊. I had an easy recovery at home. Everything worked well and I was just more tired than usual. The best part was finally being able to sleep without interruption again. Before the RC I had terrible bladder spasms and was waking up every hour for the bathroom.