title: Robotic urology in the United Kingdom: experience and overview of robotic-assisted cystectomy.
abstract: In this article we look at the evolution of robotic technology in operative urology and the significant early contribution of Mr John Wickham. We explore the ergonomics of robotic technology and discuss financial issues from a British perspective. We share our clinical experience, describe the authors' robotic-assisted cystectomy technique, and conclude by exploring the patients' perception of this new treatment modality.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Guy's Hospital and King's College London School of Medicine, 1st Floor Thomas Guy House, London, SE1 9RT UK.
authors.forename: Oussama
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Elhage
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Guy's Hospital and King's College London School of Medicine, 1st Floor Thomas Guy House, London, SE1 9RT UK.
authors.forename: Declan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Murphy
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Guy's Hospital and King's College London School of Medicine, 1st Floor Thomas Guy House, London, SE1 9RT UK.
authors.forename: Ben
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Challacombe
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Guy's Hospital and King's College London School of Medicine, 1st Floor Thomas Guy House, London, SE1 9RT UK ; Eastbourne General Hospital, Eastbourne, UK.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Rimington
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Guy's Hospital and King's College London School of Medicine, 1st Floor Thomas Guy House, London, SE1 9RT UK.
authors.forename: Mohammad S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Guy's Hospital and King's College London School of Medicine, 1st Floor Thomas Guy House, London, SE1 9RT UK.
authors.forename: Prokar
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Dasgupta
keywords: Cystectomy; Robotic; da Vinci