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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Robotic Surgery

Background:

  • Robotic radical cystectomy (RRC) is a standard treatment for bladder cancer.
  • Urinary diversion is a necessary procedure following cystectomy.
  • Extracorporeal urinary diversion (ECUD) remains the predominant method.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current status and controversies surrounding robotic intracorporeal urinary diversion (RICUD).
  • To discuss complications, types, and future options for RICUD in RRC patients.
  • To examine current critiques of RICUD.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of current evidence on RICUD.
  • Analysis of outcomes and complications associated with RICUD versus ECUD.
  • Discussion of available RICUD techniques and their feasibility.

Main Results:

  • The number of RICUD procedures is increasing globally, though ECUD is still the norm post-RRC.
  • RICUD may offer comparable or superior outcomes to ECUD, but requires highly experienced surgeons.
  • Various intracorporeal diversion options exist, including continent and noncontinent diversions.

Conclusions:

  • RICUD is gaining traction as a viable alternative to ECUD after RRC.
  • Further validation and broader surgeon experience are necessary to establish RICUD's efficacy.
  • Intracorporeal techniques offer diverse options for urinary reconstruction.