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Perioperative Outcomes and Complications of Robot-Assisted Cystectomy

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In this chapter, we report on the peer-reviewed literature on robot-assisted cystectomy with respect to perioperative outcomes and complications.

The majority of studies demonstrate comparable outcomes for robotic versus open cystectomy. Most studies show longer operative time for robotic surgery, but lower blood loss, shorter time to recovery of bowel function, and length of stay. Complications with robotic cystectomy are generally minor, and multiple studies have demonstrated fewer overall complications in patients undergoing robotic cystectomy.

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  1. Department of Urologic Surgery, Center for Surgical Quality and Outcomes Research, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA

    Daniel A. Barocas M.D., M.P.H.

  2. Department of Urology, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA

    Mark L. Gonzalgo M.D., Ph.D.

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Barocas, D.A., Gonzalgo, M.L. (2014). Perioperative Outcomes and Complications of Robot-Assisted Cystectomy. In: Castle, E., Pruthi, R. (eds) Robotic Surgery of the Bladder. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4906-5_15

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