Robotic vs traditional sugery for cystectomy

5 years 1 month ago #56973 by sara.anne
Reports have hit the national news today about a caution for patients about robotic surgery for cancer treatment.

www.cnn.com/2019/03/01/health/fda-warning-robotic-surgery-mastectomy/index.html

The data cited do not mention bladder cancer, where robotic surgery for bladder removal/reconstruction is often used. Those considering cystectomy often have questions about which might be better. Here is a recent comparison which says.....the results of either surgery are the same!

www.cancer.org/latest-news/study-outcomes-similar-for-robotic-vs-traditional-bladder-cancer-surgery.html

Sara Anne

Diagnosis 2-08 Small papillary TCC; CIS
BCG; BCG maintenance
Vice-President, American Bladder Cancer Society
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