It's a type of cancer you rarely hear about… bladder cancer.

Doctors are using new techniques with robots, to create a "neo-bladder" to replace the old one.

61-year-old May Williamson fully recovered after undergoing a revolutionary treatment for bladder cancer.

In the hands of Dr. Murugesan Manoharan and with the help of robotic arms, a bladder was built for May from a piece of her own intestine.

No need for an external bag.

May's cancer was diagnosed a week before her birthday; soon after she noticed a subtle sign.
According to estimates from the American Cancer Society, there will be more than 68,000 new cases of bladder cancer this year in the US.

One in four will need to have the bladder removed.

Using the robot for reconstruction ensures a faster recovery.