A Study to Determine if Mesh Placement During Bladder Surgery Can Reduce the Chances of Developing a Hernia

A Prospective, Randomized Trial of Preventive Mesh Placement at the Time of Radical Cystectomy to Reduce the Chances of Developing a Parastomal Hernia

The purpose of this study is to compare any good and bad effects of using Ultrapro mesh along with the usual bladder removal surgery, versus having the usual bladder removal surgery without the use of the mesh.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients undergoing RC and IC formation in an elective setting,for cancer.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Expected survival < 12 months
• Salvage RC
• Distant metastatic disease