Robot-assisted Laparoscopic Implantation of Brachytherapy Catheters in Bladder Cancer

Conclusions RAL BTC implantation is technically feasible and could serve as safe, minimally invasive alternative to open surgery in selected patients. The results of this study should be confirmed in larger studies. Patient summary Brachytherapy catheter (BTC) implantation is traditionally carried out via open retropubic surgery. We describe robot-assisted laparoscopic BTC implantation as a minimally invasive alternative. Perioperative outcomes are described and confirm the safety and feasibility of this procedure. Robot-assisted laparoscopic implantation of brachytherapy catheters is technically feasible with good perioperative outcomes. Short-term oncological results are promising, and should be confirmed in a larger cohort with longer follow-up.
Source: European Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research