Laparoscopic radical cystectomy

Curr Urol Rep. 2005 Mar;6(2):106-8. doi: 10.1007/s11934-005-0076-4.

Abstract

Laparoscopic radical cystectomy is an emerging technique. It has been proposed as an alternative to open radical cystectomy, which is the gold standard treatment of muscle-invasive or high-risk superficial bladder cancer. The experience in laparoscopic radical cystectomy reported in peer-reviewed journals account for approximately 100 cases, with a median longest follow-up of 11.5 months. Safety of the technique and cancer control need to be confirmed by a larger cohort of patients; however, after an initial analysis, it seems to be equivalent to open radical cystectomy. Equivalent does not mean better. Long-term results will determine if supposed benefits of laparoscopy overweigh the true increment of cost and time.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / mortality
  • Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / surgery*
  • Cystectomy / methods*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Male
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Risk Assessment
  • Survival Rate
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / complications
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / pathology
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / surgery*