Bladder cancer treatment with robotic-assisted bladder removal

Robotic-assisted bladder removal surgery (cystectomy) is currently the safest surgical method for advanced bladder cancer treatment, associated with the smallest number of post-surgical and in-operation complications. Thanks to the robot-enhanced accuracy and wariness of all surgeon’s moves, the probability of bleeding or other issues during robotic-assisted bladder removal surgery remains the lowest compared with other surgical treatment methods. Robotic-assisted bladder removal surgery requires preparations, previous patient examination, undergoing lab tests, and medical imaging procedures. These actions will help plan future surgery and prepare for any possible issues during and after it, which have a very slight probability but are still possible. The patient must take general anesthesia before the start of robotic-assisted cystectomy. Then, a robotic station with manipulators and cameras is placed over the patient while the surgeon uses the command interface to manage the robot’s actions. All instruments and cameras most often reach the patient's lower abdomen cavity via a single incision. Next, by managing the robot’s manipulators and looking via cameras, a surgeon removes the bladder tumor and other involved tissues and organs (if any). This type of bladder operation is associated with the lowest possible post-cystectomy pain.