Radical Laparoscopic Cystoprostatectomy - Robot Assistance

The following vedeo shows a robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical cystoprostatectomy. The advantage of the robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical cystoprostatectomy is less postoperative pain. This is in part due to the smaller incisions made, and the urinary stream is then diverted using bowel segments brought out through the 3" opening to diversions. No large metal retractors are needed to keep the incision open, which contributes to less pain. In the laparoscopic approach there is usually less blood loss, thus minimizing the chances for blood transfusion. The patients are encouraged to be out of bed and ambulate sooner.