Current Status of Robot-Assisted Radical Cystectomy and Intracorporeal Urinary Diversion

Abstract

Robot-assisted surgery has become a widely used surgical approach in the management of urologic malignancies. With its initial experience in the treatment of prostate cancer, the technology rapidly expanded to other urologic malignancies including bladder cancer. Since its introduction in 2003, robot-assisted radical cystectomy has seen refinement and increased penetration over the last decade. Furthermore, urologic surgeons have expanded its use to perform urinary diversions. The concept of intracorporeal urinary diversion is still in development but continues to see increased refinement among high volume academic centers.