Bladder removal in Switzerland: Our Best Clinics and Costs 2024

Day 1

• Arrival and registration at the hospital.
• Consultation with a urologist.
• Preoperative blood and urine tests conducted.
• CT scan or Ultrasound if needed.

Day 2

• Consultation with the anesthesiologist.
• Final preoperative briefing with the surgeon.

Day 3

• Undergoing bladder removal surgery, typically lasts 3-6 hours.
• General anesthesia is administered.
• Post-operative recovery in the intensive care unit.

Day 4 - Day 10

• Monitoring of the patient"s recovery in the hospital.
• Start of light physical activity under supervision.
• Implementation of a catheter for urine drainage.

Week 2 - Week 4

• Discharge from the hospital.
• Regular follow-up appointments with the urologist.
• Continuation of light physical activity.

Week 5 - Week 8

• Gradual return to daily activities, excluding strenuous physical work.
• Continued follow-up appointments with the urologist.

Week 9 - Week 12

• Return to work, depending on the job nature.
• Gradual reintroduction of sports and strenuous activities.

After 3 months

• See the final result and full return to regular activities.

Please note that the recovery timeline may vary depending on individual circumstances and overall health condition.