V05-07 robot assisted extended pelvic lymph node dissection for bladder cancer: technique, extent and feasibility in minimal invasive era

The standard of care for localized urothelial carcinoma invading bladder muscle is Radical cystectomy with extended pelvic lymph node dissection (ePLND). Minimal invasive surgery benefits have been applied in bladder cancer patients with the advent of robot with completion of urinary diversions intra-corporeally. Scepticism remains regarding whether an adequate node dissection can be performed as previously reported nodal yields of laparoscopic or robotic lymphadenectomy are well below those reported with open surgery.
Source: The Journal of Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Bladder Oncology & Diversion Source Type: research