Robotic Cystectomy

A robotic cystectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that is used to treat diseases of the urinary bladder requiring partial or complete removal of the bladder. Radical cystectomy is done when the urinary bladder has cancer, and it has spread to the muscle wall. Smaller incisions are made compared to open cystectomy, in which a significant incision helps remove the entire bladder.

Robotic surgery is one of the recent advancements in treating cancers. Robotic cystectomy benefits from the robot's arms and allows for greater flexibility than traditional laparoscopic methods. This greater flexibility permits the surgeon to accomplish complex tasks like internal stitches meticulously in the form of urinary diversion or neobladder. Additionally, the robotic platform provides the surgeon with a 3D high-definition view of the inside of the abdomen. This enhanced vision helps with precision.