Robotic radical cystectomy - more precision needed?

Journal: Current opinion in urology
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Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Recently, several trials as well as registry-data analyses investigating the role of robot-assisted radical cystectomy with extra or intracorporal urinary diversion were completed and follow up matured. This review aims to comment on the current evidence-based findings and interpret the future role of the robotic approach as a part of the treatment of bladder cancer.

Authors

  • Simon Walz
    Department of Urology, University Hospital Tuebingen, Tuebingen.
  • Valese Aslani
    Institute of Applied Optics.
  • Oliver Sawodny
    Institute for System Dynamics, University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany.
  • Arnulf Stenzl
    Department of Urology, University Hospital of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany.