Cystectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the urinary bladder. Some common synonyms for this term are bladder removal, cyst removal, urinary bladder excision, and cystoprostatectomy. Other related terms include urologic surgery, genitourinary surgery, and surgical oncology. These terms may be used interchangeably depending on the context in which they are used. Additionally, there are different types of cystectomies depending on the extent of the surgery required, such as partial or radical cystectomy. Patients may undergo this surgery due to a variety of conditions, including bladder cancer, interstitial cystitis, or neurogenic bladder dysfunction.