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Journal of Minimal Access Surgery
Medknow Publications
ISSN: 0972-9941 EISSN: 0972-9941
Vol. 1, No. 4, 2005, pp. 188-195
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Bioline Code: ma05035
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Journal of Minimal Access Surgery, Vol. 1, No. 4, 2005, pp. 188-195
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Review Article - Laparoscopic radical and partial cystectomy
Challacombe Ben J, Rose Kirsten, Dasgupta Prokar
Abstract
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.
Keywords
laparoscopy, radical cystectomy, robotics, partial cystectomy
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