Journal of Minimal Access Surgery (Jan 2005)

Laparoscopic radical and partial cystectomy

  • Challacombe Ben,
  • Rose Kirsten,
  • Dasgupta Prokar

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 1, no. 4
pp. 188 – 195

Abstract

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Radical cystectomy remains the standard treatment for muscle invasive organ confined bladder carcinoma. Laparoscopic radical cystoprostatectomy (LRC) is an advanced laparoscopic procedure that places significant demands on the patient and the surgeon alike. It is a prolonged procedure which includes several technical steps and requires highly developed laparoscopic skills including intra-corporeal suturing. Here we review the development of the technique, the indications, complications and outcomes. We also examine the potential benefits of robotic-assisted LRC and explore the indications and technique of laparoscopic partial cystectomy.

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