Name: Robotic Cystectomy
Creator: Prof. Dr. Orçun Çelik

Bladder Cancer Robotic Cystectomy

Robotic radical cystectomy is a surgical method in which the bladder is completely removed and a neobladder or ileal conduit is created in advanced stages of bladder cancer. With the da Vinci system, fewer complications and faster recovery are achieved.

What Is Robotic Cystectomy?

Radical cystectomy is the standard surgical treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. In addition to complete removal of the bladder, the prostate and seminal vesicles are removed in men, while the uterus and ovaries are removed in women. Pelvic lymph node dissection is also part of the procedure.

Prof. Dr. Orçun Çelik creates an orthotopic neobladder after robotic cystectomy, enabling patients to urinate naturally.

Advantages of Robotic Cystectomy

Minimally Invasive

Major surgery through small incisions

Less Blood Loss

Transfusion need is significantly reduced

Early Nutrition

Bowel functions return to normal sooner

Shorter Stay

Shorter hospital stay compared to open surgery

Precise Dissection

Precise nerve preservation with 3D magnified view

Neobladder

Natural urination with orthotopic neobladder

Urinary Diversion Options

Orthotopic Neobladder: A neobladder is created from a small bowel segment, allowing the patient to urinate naturally.

Ileal Conduit: Urine is diverted to a stoma on the abdominal wall through a small bowel segment.

Continent Diversion: An internal reservoir is created, allowing urine drainage via catheterization.

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