Dr. Pavlinec
Jonathan Pavlinec, MD

Fellowship Trained Endourologist and Minimally Invasive/Robotic Surgeon, Wimauma, FL

Bladder cancer

Bladder cancer occurs when abnormal cells form in your bladder's lining. The most common symptom is blood in urine, sometimes with frequent or painful urination. Smoking is a key cause, along with certain chemical exposures. Treatment options often include surgery, chemotherapy, or immunotherapy, depending on the cancer stage. Adopting a healthy lifestyle, especially quitting smoking, is important for prevention and management.

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Bladder cancer treatment: TURBT

Explore Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumour (TURBT), a surgical treatment for bladder cancer. This video details the procedure, from anesthesia to tumor removal & post-op care.

Basics of Radical Cystectomy and Ileal Conduit

Explore radical cystectomy and ileal conduit basics with Dr. Alex Kutikov in this BCAN webinar. Learn about bladder removal surgery, urinary diversions, anatomy, complications, and modern techniques.

Bladder cancer treatment: Cystectomy

Learn about cystectomy, the surgical removal of the bladder for cancer. Understand the procedure, what's removed, and post-surgery urinary diversion methods like ileal conduit & neo bladder.

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Meet Dr. Pavlinec

Fellowship Trained Endourologist and Minimally Invasive/Robotic Surgeon

Board Certified Urologist

Physician Partner, Florida Urology Partners LLP

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Through this page, I hope to empower your decision-making and your ability to formulate a joint plan-of-care with your doctors. Though patients may share a similar diagnosis, the ability to provide an individualized treatment plan is based on personal goals and nuances. A treatment for the exact same condition is often vastly different between patients. It can also take significant time to understand a condition, and this will evolve over time. By providing these resources, my hope is you can save this page and reference back to it to guide your own health journey and learn more about urologic issues. Thank you for trusting me with your care! -Dr. Jonathan Pavlinec
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