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Robotic Cystectomy Versus Open Cystectomy: Are We There Yet?

European Urology Supplements, ISSN: 1569-9056, Vol: 9, Issue: 3, Page: 433-437
2010
  • 8
    Citations
  • 0
    Usage
  • 21
    Captures
  • 0
    Mentions
  • 0
    Social Media
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Metrics Details

  • Citations
    8
    • Citation Indexes
      7
    • Policy Citations
      1
      • Policy Citation
        1
  • Captures
    21

Review Description

Open radical cystectomy (ORC) with extended pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) represents the treatment of choice for muscle-invasive and/or high-risk non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer (BCa), especially when it does not respond to bacillus Calmette-Guérin. However, robotic cystectomy is steadily increasing as a minimally invasive option for the management of BCa. Some studies have shown the advantages of the robotic surgery over the laparoscopic approach, including a shortened learning curve, better precision, and comfort for the surgeon. Furthermore, short-term oncologic results as well as functional results appeared to be similar to those of ORC and laparoscopic radical cystectomy.

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