Cystectomy for Benign Indications

This article evaluates the historical influences, current use, surgical techniques, and recent evidence on outcomes for cystectomy performed for benign indications.

At the population level, cystectomy for benign indications has similar perioperative morbidity to radical cystectomy for cancer. Postoperative patient satisfaction is high and functional outcomes appear good, including sexual function. Patient regret about diversion choice is low provided decisions are well informed. Cystectomy is important both as a primary procedure for benign disease and as an adjunct to primary urinary diversion. Early morbidity remains high but long-term results are encouraging. Further studies are needed to guide patient decision-making, to help inform diversion choice, and to understand the long-term impact of surgery and diversion choice on quality of life.