Comparing open-radical cystectomy and robot-assisted radical cystectomy: current status and analysis of the evidence.

Journal: Current opinion in urology
Published Date: May 1, 2020

Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Radical cystectomy is the definitive surgical treatment for aggressive bladder cancer. The robotic platform offers a new approach to radical cystectomy, but the benefits are unclear. This review examines the latest evidence, with a particular focus on developments in the last two years.

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  • Pramit Khetrapal
    Division of Surgery & Interventional Science, University College London, London NW1 2FD, UK; Department of Urology, University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street, London, UK. Electronic address: p.khetrapal@ucl.ac.uk.
  • Samantha Conroy
    Academic Urology Unit, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.
  • John D Kelly
    Department of Urology and Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, University College London Hospital, London, UK.
  • James W F Catto
    Division of Surgery & Interventional Science, University College London, London NW1 2FD, UK; Academic Urology Unit, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.

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