Robotic Cystectomy-Moving from Innovation to Measurable Impact.

Journal: European urology
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Abstract

Data from an experienced center that randomized patients to open vs robotic cystectomy for urothelial cancer demonstrated locational differences in recurrence. While the study was not powered to detect survival differences, overall, cancer-specific, and recurrence-free survival were similar.

Authors

  • Bertram Yuh
    City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California.
  • Kevin Chan
    US Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, MD 20783 USA.
  • Timothy Wilson
    Division of Urology, City of Hope, Duarte, CA, USA.