Robotic Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer: Surgical and Pathological Outcomes in 100 Consecutive Cases

2009185 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Raj S. Pruthi · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Matthew E. Nielsen · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Jeff Nix · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Angela B. Smith · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Heather Schultz · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Eric Wallen · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Abstract

We report a relatively large and maturing experience with robotic radical cystectomy for the treatment of bladder cancer providing acceptable surgical and pathological outcomes. These results support continued efforts to refine the surgical management of high risk bladder cancer.

Topics & Keywords

Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies Renal cell carcinoma treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Urology

Volume 183, Issue 2, pp. 510-515

DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2009.10.027

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