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Robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical cystoprostatectomy.

Raj S Pruthi1, Eric M Wallen

  • 1Division of Urologic Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA. rpruthi@med.unc.edu

European Urology
|April 3, 2007
PubMed
Summary

Robotic-assisted radical cystoprostatectomy shows favorable outcomes for bladder cancer patients. This minimally invasive approach offers acceptable operative, pathologic, and short-term results, warranting further investigation.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical cystoprostatectomy is an emerging technique.
  • Limited case series data exists for this procedure.
  • This study reports initial institutional experience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the stepwise surgical procedure for robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical cystoprostatectomy.
  • To evaluate perioperative and pathologic outcomes.
  • To compare outcomes with open radical cystoprostatectomy.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty men with localized bladder cancer underwent robotic-assisted radical cystoprostatectomy with extracorporeal urinary diversion.
  • Surgical procedure details were documented.

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  • Outcomes included operative variables, hospital recovery, pathology, and complications.
  • Comparison was made to 24 gender-matched patients who underwent open surgery.

    • Main Results:

    • Mean operative time was 6.1 hours, reduced to 5.2 hours in the latter half.
    • Mean blood loss was 313 ml.
    • Pathologic staging showed predominantly organ-confined disease (< or =pT2).
    • No intraoperative bladder entry or positive margins occurred.
    • Mean lymph nodes removed was 19.
    • Postoperative recovery was generally rapid, with most patients discharged by postoperative day 4.
    • Six postoperative complications (30%) occurred in five patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Initial experience with robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical cystoprostatectomy demonstrates favorable operative, pathologic, and short-term clinical outcomes.
    • Continued experience is expected to refine surgical techniques and reduce operative times.
    • Larger studies are needed to validate this procedure as a viable option for bladder cancer treatment.