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Robot-Assisted Partial Cystectomy in a 10-Year-Old: Managing a Rare Bladder Leiomyoma With Minimally Invasive Surgery
Elizabeth Chu1, Benjamin H Press2, Maria V Rodriguez2
1Urology, Emory University, Atlanta, USA.
Cureus
|July 27, 2026
Summary
A rare bladder tumor in a child was successfully treated with minimally invasive surgery. Robot-assisted partial cystectomy provided a safe and effective solution for this pediatric bladder leiomyoma.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Surgical Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Bladder leiomyomas are rare benign smooth muscle tumors.
- They are exceptionally uncommon in the pediatric population.
- This case presents a unique pediatric instance of this rare tumor.