Comparing stented versus non-stented bladder removal surgery outcomes

When bladder cancer requires removal of the entire bladder, surgeons must also reconnect the tubes (ureters) that normally drain urine from the kidneys to a surgically created pouch. This trial is testing whether using temporary protective tubes called ureteral stents during this surgery makes a difference in how well patients recover. The study will compare outcomes in patients who receive stents versus those who do not, following both groups for one year after surgery.

Surgeons currently use both approaches—with and without stents—as acceptable standard care, but it's unclear which one actually leads to fewer complications and better patient outcomes. This trial will provide clear evidence to help guide the best surgical approach for bladder cancer patients.