Clinical Trial to Evaluate Post-Operative Outcomes of Ureteral Stent vs Ureteral Stent Free Radical Cystectomy

This study is comparing two surgical techniques during bladder removal surgery (cystectomy) — using a small internal tube called a ureteral stent versus not using one — to see which approach leads to better recovery outcomes. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 18 and 85 years old - You have been diagnosed with bladder cancer or another pelvic cancer that requires complete bladder removal with a urinary diversion (a new way to drain urine, called an ileal conduit) - You are willing to follow the study procedures **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have had pelvic radiation therapy (now or in the past) - You have a condition called retroperitoneal fibrosis (scarring around the urinary tract) - You have an untreated urinary tract infection within the past 30 days - You are pregnant Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.