Robotic-assisted laparoscopic cystectomy with ileal conduit for urinary diversion.
This case demonstrates the need for flexibility when approaching major abdominal surgery through a robotic approach. While the case was initiated with robotic technology, it ultimately had to be converted to an open procedure for reasons of patient safety and to ensure a good surgical outcome.
Overstreet
Dana L
DL
The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, USA.
Sims
Terran Warren
TW
D000368:Aged; D039021:Colonic Pouches; D015653:Cystectomy / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D003558:Cystoscopy / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D018579:Patient Selection; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D016737:Proctocolectomy, Restorative / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D012371:Robotics / Q000379:methods; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery*