Status of robot-assisted radical cystectomy
Ahmed M. Mansour1,2, Susan J. Marshall1, Eric D. Arnone1, Stefanie A. Seixas-Mikelus1, Abid Hussain1, Hassan Abol-Enein2, James O. Peabody3, Khurshid A. Guru1
Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.17, No.1, pp. 5002-5011, 2010
Abstract Purpose: Robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) is an alternative approach for treatment of bladder cancer. We provide a critical review of the current status of RARC and pelvic lymph node dissection with a focus on feasibility, safety and oncological efficacy of the procedure.
Materials and methods: The PubMed literature database was reviewed for RARC series that have been reported in the English language until the present time. Surgical technique, operative parameters, pathologic outcome, complications and quality of life were examined.
Results: RARC is progressing steadily. With nearly 500 published cases worldwide, RARC proves to be technically feasible and oncologically More >