Robot-assisted radical cystectomy and urinary diversion
β Scribed by Nikhil L. Shah; Ashok K. Hemal; Mani Menon
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 2005
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 130 KB
- Volume
- 6
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1527-2737
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## Abstract ## Objective To evaluate the emerging role of roboticβassisted radical cystectomy (RARC) in the management of bladder cancer. ## Methods Review of the published literature on roboticβassisted radical cystectomy, including data from our cystectomy series of 30 patients. ## Results N
New insights into bladder cancer mechanisms have not yet produced clinical benefit. Without novel treatments, cystectomy remains the most effective local treatment, albeit the most aggressive. Uncertainty about the natural history of bladder cancer, the progression rate after other treatments, the r