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Laparoscopic radical cystectomy and urinary diversion.
Osamu Ukimura1, Alireza Moinzadeh, Inderbir S Gill
1Section of Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Glickman Urological Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue/A100, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
Current Urology Reports
|February 19, 2005
Summary
Laparoscopic radical cystectomy (LRC) shows growing expertise worldwide. Further prospective studies are needed to confirm its oncologic and functional outcomes compared to open radical cystectomy.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Oncology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Background:
- Laparoscopic radical cystectomy (LRC) is gaining traction globally.
- Initial publications focused on technique and perioperative results.
- Growing experience highlights increasing interest and expertise in LRC.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current state of laparoscopic radical cystectomy (LRC).
- To discuss laboratory experience, contemporary series, controversies, and future directions.
- To evaluate the potential of LRC as an alternative to open radical cystectomy.
Main Methods:
- Review of laboratory experience and contemporary series.
- Discussion of current controversies and future research directions.
- Analysis of existing literature on laparoscopic radical cystectomy.
Main Results:
- Increasing global expertise in LRC is evident.
- Further prospective evaluations are necessary.
- The role of LRC compared to open radical cystectomy requires definition.
Conclusions:
- Laparoscopic radical cystectomy (LRC) is an evolving procedure with increasing adoption.
- Prospective studies are crucial to establish the oncologic and functional efficacy of LRC.
- LRC may become a viable alternative to open radical cystectomy pending further evidence.