Hand-assisted laparoscopic cystoprostatectomy and urinary diversion.
OBJECTIVE
We report the first series of patients who have undergone hand-assisted laparoscopic cystoprostatectomy and diversion (HALCD).


METHODS
Seven patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer elected to have their surgery by hand-assisted laparoscopy. The bladder was excised using a hand-assisted laparoscopic technique, and the ileal conduit was constructed through the midline incision created for the hand.


RESULTS
The operative time was relatively short (mean 7.6 hours), blood loss was low (420 mL), and the postoperative stay was short (4.6 days). Long-term follow-up is pending.


CONCLUSIONS
Laparoscopic techniques for radical cystectomy are currently being explored at several major medical centers. Hand-assisted laparoscopy offers the distinct advantages of palpation, retraction, speed, and minimal morbidity.
McGinnis
David E
DE
Department of Urology, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, USA. demcginnismd@hotmail.com
Hubosky
Scott G
SG
Bergmann
Leigh S
LS
D000368:Aged; D002295:Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D015653:Cystectomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / Q000601:surgery*; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000379:methods*; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000379:methods*