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Leonardi R, Ambrosini F, Cafarelli A, Calarco A, Colombo R, Tuzzolo D, De Marco F, Ferrari G, Ludovico G, Pecoraro S, De Cobelli O, Terrone C, Mantica G. Office-based management of Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC): A position paper on current state of the art and future perspectives. Arch Ital Urol Androl 2024; 96:12404. [PMID: 38502027 DOI: 10.4081/aiua.2024.12404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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To the Editor, Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancers in humans, representing the 7th and 17th type of neoplasm in both genders. Its incidence and mortality are quite heterogeneous in different countries and are due to different risk factors, quality and prevalence of healthcare and the possibility of early diagnosis and treatment of the tumor and its potential recurrences [...].
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- Rosario Leonardi
- Casa di Cura Musumeci GECAS, Gravina di Catania; Urologi Ospedalità Gestione Privata (UrOP).
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- Urology Unit, Villa Igea, Ancona; Urologi Ospedalità Gestione Privata (UrOP).
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- Department of Urology, Vita e Salute San Raffaele University, Milan; Urologi Ospedalità Gestione Privata (UrOP).
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- Hesperia Hospital, Modena; Urologi Ospedalità Gestione Privata (UrOP).
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- Ospedale Miulli, Acquaviva delle Fonti, Bari; Urologi Ospedalità Gestione Privata (UrOP).
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- Department of Urology, IEO European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan; Urologi Ospedalità Gestione Privata (UrOP).
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- Department of Surgical and Diagnostic Integrated Sciences (DISC), University of Genova.
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- Department of Surgical and Diagnostic Integrated Sciences (DISC), University of Genova.
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Suartz CV, Martinez LM, Brito PH, Neto CV, Cordeiro MD, Botelho LAA, Gallucci FP, Mota JM, Nahas WC, Ribeiro‐Filho LA. Robotic-assisted approaches to urachal carcinoma: A comprehensive systematic review of the safety and efficacy outcomes. BJUI COMPASS 2024; 5:327-333. [PMID: 38481673 PMCID: PMC10927932 DOI: 10.1002/bco2.333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Introduction Surgical intervention is the treatment of choice in patients with urachal carcinoma. Due to complications and to reduce hospital stay from open surgery, minimally invasive approaches are desirable. Nowadays, robotic-assisted surgery has become increasingly popular, and robot-assisted cystectomy can be performed in patients with urachal carcinoma with low complication rates. Methods We performed a systematic review to search for studies that evaluated patients who underwent robotic-assisted surgery for urachal carcinoma. The outcomes of interest were the type of cystectomy performed, whether there was umbilicus resection, total operative time, console time, intraoperative complications, estimated blood loss, postoperative complications, time of hospitalisation, positive surgical margins and the presence of documented tumour recurrence. Results In this study, we evaluated three cohorts comprising a total of 21 patients. The median follow-up period ranged from 8 to 40 months. Medium age was between 51 and 54 years, with a majority (63.1%) being male. One patient (5.2%) underwent a radical cystectomy, and 19 patients (94.7%) underwent to partial cystectomy. Umbilical resections were performed in all cases, and pelvic lymphadenectomy in 14 cases (73.6%). Recurrence occurred in three patients at a median of 17 months postoperation, two cases in the trocar insertion site. Additionally, there was one death, which was attributed to postoperative cardiovascular complications. Conclusion Robotic-assisted partial cystectomy has a low incidence of adverse outcomes in patients with urachal carcinoma. Controlled studies, ideally randomised, are warranted to establish the comparative efficacy and safety of the robotic-assisted cystectomy approach relative to open surgery.
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- Caio Vinícius Suartz
- Urology Department, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, AP‐HP. CentreUniversité Paris CitéParisFrance
- Division of Urology, Institute of Cancer of São PauloUniversity of São PauloSão PauloBrazil
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- Division of Urology, Institute of Cancer of São PauloUniversity of São PauloSão PauloBrazil
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- Division of Urology, Institute of Cancer of São PauloUniversity of São PauloSão PauloBrazil
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- Division of Urology, Institute of Cancer of São PauloUniversity of São PauloSão PauloBrazil
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- Division of Urology, Institute of Cancer of São PauloUniversity of São PauloSão PauloBrazil
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- Division of Urology, Institute of Cancer of São PauloUniversity of São PauloSão PauloBrazil
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Kanno T, Kobori G, Ito K, Nakagawa H, Takahashi T, Koterazawa S, Takaoka N, Somiya S, Haitani T, Nagahama K, Ito M, Megumi Y, Higashi Y, Moroi S, Akao T, Yamada H. Atypical Oncologic Failure After Laparoscopic Radical Nephroureterectomy in a Japanese Multicenter Study. J Endourol 2023; 37:793-800. [PMID: 37212267 DOI: 10.1089/end.2023.0072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023] Open
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Objectives: To investigate the recurrence patterns and the atypical oncologic failure (AOF) defined as the presence of atypical recurrences, such as retroperitoneal carcinomatosis or port-site recurrence, after laparoscopic radical nephroureterectomy (LRNU). Methods: LRNU performed at three institutions were included in this retrospective study. The primary endpoints were the first recurrence site and recurrence-free survival. The recurrence sites were classified as atypical recurrences, such as retroperitoneal carcinomatosis or port-site recurrence, as well as distant, local, and intravesical. The Kaplan-Meier curves were obtained to elucidate the time until recurrence and survival. Results: A total of 283 patients were included in the final analysis. Postoperative pathology was T3 or higher in 112 (40%) patients. The median follow-up period was 31 months, and the 3-year recurrence-free, cancer-specific, and overall survival rates were 69.6%, 78.1%, and 72.0%, respectively. The first recurrence sites involved distant, local, atypical, and intravesical recurrences in 51 (18%), 36 (13%), 14 (5%), and 94 (33%) patients, respectively. Of the 14 patients with AOF, 12 had pathologically locally advanced tumors, but seven patients had a preoperative diagnosis of clinical stage T2 or less. Conclusion: A small number of AOF cases were found after LRNU for patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma. Careful patient selection is critical for AOF prevention.
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- Toru Kanno
- Department of Urology, Ijinkai Takeda General Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
- Department of Urology, National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Hamamatsu Rosai Hospital, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Ijinkai Takeda General Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Hamamatsu Rosai Hospital, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Ijinkai Takeda General Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Ijinkai Takeda General Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Rakuwakai Otowa Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Rakuwakai Otowa Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Hamamatsu Rosai Hospital, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Ijinkai Takeda General Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Hamamatsu Rosai Hospital, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Rakuwakai Otowa Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Ijinkai Takeda General Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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Robot-Assisted Radical Cystectomy: A Single-Center Experience and a Narrative Review of Recent Evidence. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:diagnostics13040714. [PMID: 36832202 PMCID: PMC9955211 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13040714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2022] [Revised: 12/31/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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Radical cystectomy represents one of the most challenging surgical procedures, exhibiting a high morbidity rate. The transition to minimally invasive surgery in the field has been steep, due to either the technical complexity and prior concerns of atypical recurrences and/or peritoneal spread. More recently, a larger series of RCTs has proven the oncological safety of robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC). Beyond survival outcomes, the comparison between RARC and open surgery in terms of peri-operative morbidity is still ongoing. We present a single-center experience of RARC with intracorporeal urinary diversion. Overall, 50% of patients had an intracorporeal neobladder reconstruction. The series confirms a low rate of complications (Clavien Dindo ≥ IIIa 7.5%) and wound infections (2.5%) and the absence of thromboembolic events. No atypical recurrences were found. To discuss these outcomes, we reviewed the literature related to RARC including level-1 evidence. PubMed and Web of Science searches were performed using the medical subject terms "robotic radical cystectomy" and "randomized controlled trial (RCT)". Six unique RCTs comparing robot and open surgery were found. Two clinical trials dealt with RARC with an intracorporeal reconstruction of UD. Pertinent clinical outcomes are summarized and discussed. In conclusion, RARC is a complex but feasible procedure. The transition from extracorporeal urinary diversion (UD) to a complete intracorporeal reconstruction could be the key to improving peri-operative outcomes and reducing the whole morbidity of the procedure.
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Jacobson JC, Scrushy MG, Gillory LA, Pandya SR. Utilization of robotics in pediatric surgical oncology. Semin Pediatr Surg 2023; 32:151263. [PMID: 36753917 DOI: 10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2023.151263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Despite increasing implementation of robotic surgery and minimally invasive techniques within adult surgical oncology and pediatric general surgery, the utilization of robotic-assisted resections for pediatric tumors has been met with controversy. The robotic platform affords numerous advantages over conventional surgical techniques. However, limited data and guidelines regarding patient selection, indications for the robotic approach, and long-term oncologic outcomes have delayed the widespread adoption of robotic-assisted resection of pediatric tumors. This paper reviews the benefits, limitations, and existing guidelines and data regarding the utilization of robotics in pediatric surgical oncology.
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- Jillian C Jacobson
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Medical Center & Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 1935 Medical District Drive, Suite D2000, Dallas, TX, 75235, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Medical Center & Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 1935 Medical District Drive, Suite D2000, Dallas, TX, 75235, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Medical Center & Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 1935 Medical District Drive, Suite D2000, Dallas, TX, 75235, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Medical Center & Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 1935 Medical District Drive, Suite D2000, Dallas, TX, 75235, USA.
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Rocco B, Eissa A, Gaia G, Assumma S, Sarchi L, Bozzini G, Micali S, Calcagnile T, Sighinolfi MC. Pelvic lymph node dissection in prostate and bladder cancers. Minerva Urol Nephrol 2022; 74:680-694. [PMID: 36197698 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-6051.22.04904-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Prostate cancer and bladder cancer accounts for approximately 13.5% and 3% of all male cancers and all newly diagnosed cancers (regardless sex), respectively. Thus, these cancers represent a major health and economic burden globally. The knowledge of lymph node status is an integral part of the management of any solid tumor. In the urological field, pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) is of paramount importance in the diagnosis, management, and prognosis of prostate and bladder cancers. However, PLND may be associated with several comorbidities. In this narrative review, the most recent updates concerning the patterns and incidence of lymph node metastasis, the role of different imaging studies and nomograms in determining patients' eligibility for PLND, and the anatomical templates of PLND in urologic patients with bladder or prostate cancer will be discussed.
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- Bernardo Rocco
- Department of Urology, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt -
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Urology, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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Malinaric R, Mantica G, Balzarini F, Terrone C, Maffezzini M. Extraperitoneal cystectomy with ureterocutaneostomy derivation in fragile patients - should it be performed more often? Arch Ital Urol Androl 2022; 94:144-149. [PMID: 35775336 DOI: 10.4081/aiua.2022.2.144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Radical cystectomy (RC) continues to be standard of care for muscle-invasive bladder cancer and recurrent or refractory nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer. Unfortunately, it has high rates of perioperative morbidity and mortality. One of the most important predictors of postoperative outcomes is frailty, while the majority of complications are diversion related. The aim of our study was to evaluate safety of extraperitoneal cystectomy with ureterocutaneostomy in patients considered as frail. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively collected data of frail patients who underwent extraperitoneal cystectomy with ureterocutaneostomy from October 2018 to August 2020 in a single center. We evaluated frailty by assessing patients' age, body mass index (BMI), nutritional status by Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool, overall health by RAI (Risk Analysis Index) and ASA (American Society of Anaesthesiologists) score, and laboratory analyses. We observed intraoperative outcomes and rates of perioperative (within 30 days) and early postoperative (within 90 days) complications (Clavien-Dindo classification). We defined extraperitoneal cystectomy with ureterocutaneostomy as safe if patients did not develop Clavien Dindo IIIb, or worse, complication. RESULTS A total of 34 patients, 3 female and 31 male, were analyzed. The median age was 77, BMI 26, RAI 28, ASA 3 and the majority had preexisting renal insufficiency. Blood analyses revealed presence of severe preoperative hypoalbuminemia and anemia in half of our cohort. Intraoperative median blood loss was 250 cc, whilst operative time 245 min. During perioperative period 60% of our cohort developed Clavien Dindo II complication and during early postoperative period 32% of patients required readmission. One death occurred during early postoperative period (2.9%). After 12 months of follow-up, we observed stability of the renal function for most patients. CONCLUSIONS We believe that extraperitoneal cystectomy with ureterocutaneostomy could be considered as a treatment option for elderly and/or frail patients.
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- Rafaela Malinaric
- Department of Urology, San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Genoa.
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- Department of Urology, San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Genoa.
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- Department of Urology, San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Genoa.
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- Department of Urology, San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Genoa.
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Mantica G, Cocci A, Vetterlein MW, Verla W, Campos-Juanatey F, Castiglione F, Rosenbaum CM, Waterloos M, Adamowicz J, Frankiewicz M, Kluth LA. Urethral fixation to improve urinary continence recovery after radical cystectomy with ileal neobladder: the EAU YAU Reconstructive Working Party point of view. Minerva Urol Nephrol 2022; 74:365-367. [PMID: 35607784 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-6051.22.04950-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Guglielmo Mantica
- Department of Urology, IRCCS San Martino Polyclinic, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy -
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- Department of urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Unit of Andrology and Reconstructive Urology, Marques de Valdecilla University Hospital, IDIVAL, Santander, Spain
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- Department of Urology, University College London Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Urology, AZ Maria Middelares Ghent, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Collegium Medicum, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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Mally D, Pfister D, Heidenreich A, Albers P, Niegisch G. [Does robotic radical cystectomy affect oncological outcomes in bladder cancer patients?]. Aktuelle Urol 2022; 53:153-158. [PMID: 35345013 DOI: 10.1055/a-1745-8521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Robot-assisted surgery in urology is now being used in a wide range of procedures. In addition to reconstructive procedures, tumour surgery such as radical cystectomy is of particular importance. While studies on the perioperative quality of robotic-assisted radical cystectomy suggest a favorable impact on morbidity (and thus mortality), the question remains as to what extent the oncological quality is influenced by this procedure in terms of recurrence-free and overall survival.In this context, following a comprehensive literature review, this paper presents data from retrospective cohort comparisons of open and robotic cystectomy, registry data and single centre series on robotic and open cystectomy, and the results of prospective randomised trials.In summary, from an oncological point of view, robotic cystectomy is not inferior to open cystectomy. Overall survival, cancer-specific survival, and progression-free survival data do not differ in retrospective cohort studies, in indirect comparisons of registry data and/or large series, or in prospective studies to date. With regard to the occurrence of atypical metastases after robotic cystectomy, prospective data are currently lacking and retrospective analysis produce conflicting data. However, general oncological outcome seems not to be affected.Thus, robotic-assisted cystectomy is also from an oncological point of view a good option for patients who have an indication for radical cystectomy.
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- David Mally
- Klinik für Urologie, Medizinische Fakultät und Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Klinik für Urologie, Uro-Onkologie, spezielle urologische und roboter-assistierte Chirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Köln, Köln, Germany
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- Klinik für Urologie, Uro-Onkologie, spezielle urologische und roboter-assistierte Chirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Köln, Köln, Germany
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- Klinik für Urologie, Medizinische Fakultät und Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Klinik für Urologie, Medizinische Fakultät und Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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Gallioli A, Pradere B, Albisinni S, Moschini M. Robot-assisted radical cystectomy: towards a future of sexual-sparing surgery? Minerva Urol Nephrol 2022; 73:697-699. [PMID: 35144367 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-6051.21.04824-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Andrea Gallioli
- Puigvert Foundation, Department of Urology, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain -
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- Department of Urology, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Urology, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.,Department of Urology, University Clinics of Brussels, Erasme Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- Division of Experimental Oncology, Department of Urology, Urological Research Institute, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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Zeuschner P, Linxweiler J, Mohr R, van Heemskerk S, Wagenpfeil G, Wagenpfeil S, Ohlmann C, Siemer S, Stöckle M, Saar M. Robot-assisted versus open radical cystectomy: A cohort study on perioperative outcomes accounting for stage selection bias and surgical experience. Int J Med Robot 2021; 17:e2258. [PMID: 33826236 DOI: 10.1002/rcs.2258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Most comparisons of robot-assisted (RARC) versus open radical cystectomy (ORC) for urothelial carcinoma do not factor the inherent stage selection bias or surgical experience. METHODS We compared the perioperative outcomes of 229 RARC and 335 ORC at a single tertiary referral centre with propensity score matching and multiple regression models, when controlling for tumour and patient characteristics, surgeon's experience and type of urinary diversion. RESULTS RARC had less major complications (19.8% vs. 34.1%) and ICU admissions (6.6% vs. 19.8%), with lower blood loss (400 vs. 500 ml) and transfusion rates. The operating time was longer (336 vs. 286 min), but decreased with surgeon's experience. RARC had less positive surgical margins (3% vs. 8.4%) and a higher lymph node count (14 vs. 11). CONCLUSIONS In this large single centre series comparing RARC with ORC controlling for stage selection bias and surgical experience, RARC proved significantly better outcomes, especially with intracorporeal urinary diversion.
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- Philip Zeuschner
- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, Saarland University, Homburg/Saar, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, Saarland University, Homburg/Saar, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, Saarland University, Homburg/Saar, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, Saarland University, Homburg/Saar, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry, Epidemiology and Medical Informatics, Saarland University, Homburg/Saar, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry, Epidemiology and Medical Informatics, Saarland University, Homburg/Saar, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, Saarland University, Homburg/Saar, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, Saarland University, Homburg/Saar, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, Saarland University, Homburg/Saar, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, Saarland University, Homburg/Saar, Germany
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Murthy PB, Lone Z, Munoz Lopez C, Ericson JZK, Thomas L, Caveney M, Gerber D, Khanna A, Abouassaly R, Haber GP, Lee BH. Comparison of Oncologic Outcomes Following Open and Robotic-assisted Radical Cystectomy with both Extracorporeal and Intracorporeal Urinary Diversion. Urology 2021; 154:184-190. [PMID: 33891929 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.03.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Revised: 03/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To compare oncologic endpoints between open radical cystectomy (ORC) and robotic-assisted radical cystectomy with extracorporeal urinary diversion (eRARC) or intracorporeal urinary diversion (iRARC). MATERIALS AND METHODS Retrospective review of all patients undergoing curative-intent radical cystectomy with urinary diversion for urothelial bladder cancer at a single-institution from 2010-2018. Primary outcomes included recurrence location and rates, recurrence-free (RFS) and overall survival (OS). Survival estimates were obtained using the Kaplan-Meier method and compared using log-rank analysis. Cox proportional-hazards model was used to identify predictors of survival. RESULTS 265, 366 and 285 patients underwent ORC, eRARC, and iRARC, respectively (n = 916). Median follow-up was 52, 40 and 37 months for ORC, eRARC and iRARC, respectively (P < 0.001). Ileal conduit was more commonly performed in iRARC (85%, P < 0.001). Neobladder rates did not vary. Neoadjuvant (p=0.4) or adjuvant therapy use (P = 0.36), pT-stage (P = 0.28) or pN-stage (P = 0.1) did not differ. Positive soft tissue margin rates were higher in ORC (7.2%-ORC, 3.6%-eRARC, 3.2%-iRARC, P = 0.041). Differences in recurrence rates or location were not observed. Surgical approach was not associated with any survival endpoint on proportional-hazards or Kaplan-Meier analysis. Hazard ratios and 95% CI for RFS were 1 (0.72-14) and 0.93 (0.66-1.3) for eRARC and iRARC, respectively, when compared to ORC as the referent. CONCLUSION These findings from a large, single-institution in conjunction with randomized-controlled trial data suggest that RARC does not compromise perioperative or long-term oncologic outcomes when compared to ORC.
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- Prithvi B Murthy
- Department of Urology, Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH.
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- Department of Urology, Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Urology, Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Urology, Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Urology, Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Urology, Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Urology, Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Urology, Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Urology, Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Urology, Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Urology, Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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Kanno T. Editorial Comment from Dr Kanno to Laparoscopic versus open radical cystectomy in 607 patients with bladder cancer: Comparative survival analysis. Int J Urol 2021; 28:680-681. [PMID: 33714225 DOI: 10.1111/iju.14551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Toru Kanno
- Department of Urology, Ijinkai Takeda General Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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Vatta F, Gazzaneo M, Bertozzi M, Raffaele A, Avolio L, Riccipetitoni G. Robotics-Assisted Pediatric Oncology Surgery-A Preliminary Single-Center Report and a Systematic Review of Published Studies. Front Pediatr 2021; 9:780830. [PMID: 35118030 PMCID: PMC8805994 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2021.780830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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AIM The use of robotics-assisted surgery in oncology has been proved effective and safe in adults. Despite these results, the use of robotics has been rarely reported for pediatric oncology. Our review aims to evaluate the safety and feasibility of robotics-assisted surgery in this field, analyzing our experience and performing a systematic review of the most recent studies. METHODS We reviewed all patients affected by an oncological disease who underwent a robotics-assisted procedure at our institute. We performed a systematic review of the literature from 2012 to 2021 on the subjects. FINDINGS A total of 14 patients underwent robotics-assisted tumor resection. Eleven procedures (median age 13.2-years old) were carried out in children with adnexal lesions (seven tumor excision and four ovariectomies). Histological diagnosis was mature teratoma (six), serous papillary cystadenofibromas of the fallopian tube (two), ovarian serous cystadenoma (one), ovarian mucinous cystadenoma (one), and ovarian seromucinous cystadenoma. The median length of stay was 2 days. No recurrences or complications at a median follow-up of 2.1-years were observed. A 5-year-old girl underwent a complete posterior resection of a type 3 sacrococcygeal tumor with a robotics-assisted approach for the dissection of a possible intraabdominal residual component of the lesion. No intra- and postoperative complications were recorded. Complete excision of a recurrent differentiating neuroblastoma of the left para-renal region was performed on a 9-year-old girl. An idiopathic anaphylactic shock occurred 1 day after the procedure. At 9 months' follow-up, no local recurrences of the lesion were observed. Overall, we reported no conversion to open surgery. Lastly, a robotic excision of a growing left superior mediastinal intermixed ganglioneuroblastoma was performed on an 8-year-old girl with no postoperative complications. Follow-up was uneventful (7 months). In the literature, the rate of complications ranges from 0 to 28%, mainly related to difficult dissection and impaired anatomy. Conversion is reported in 5% of all oncological procedures, due to more invading tumors and altered anatomical features. No robotics-related complications were reported. CONCLUSION Robotics-assisted surgery in pediatric oncology has proven to be feasible. Nevertheless, its use should be limited to selected cases and performed by highly trained oncological surgeons. Preparation and patient positioning, alongside a correct port placement, are crucial to carrying out these procedures. Further innovations in robotics may allow a wider application of this technology in pediatric oncology.
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- Fabrizio Vatta
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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Chiancone F, Fabiano M, Califano A, Langella NA, Pucci L, Franzese D, Izzo A, Perdonà S, Fedelini P. Massive intra-abdominal recurrence after robotic-assisted radical cystectomy: A case report and critical appraisal of literature. Urologia 2020; 88:21-24. [PMID: 32945242 DOI: 10.1177/0391560320957235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Over the years, the robotic surgery is gaining increasing importance in the treatment of bladder cancer. Some doubts remain about the oncological safety of robotic approach and alerts have been raised about the occurrence of atypical recurrences, including peritoneal carcinomatosis and port-site metastasis. CASE PRESENTATION The patient referred to our Emergency Department because of acute confusional state probably due to severe anemia and sepsis. A left nephroureterectomy, left hemicolectomy with end colostomy and the surgical excision of the huge mass was performed through a xipho-pubic incision associated to another left peri-stomal incision. The histological specimen analysis showed a high-grade sarcoma, not otherwise specified (sarcoma, NOS-type), measuring 29 cm × 8 cm × 5 cm in diameters. The left kidney and ureter were not infiltrated by the neoplasm while serosa membranes and muscular layers of left colon were infiltrated by the mass. The patient died because of a cardiac arrest 4 days after surgery. DISCUSSION RARC is a safe and feasible alternative to open radical cystectomy (ORC) with satisfactory operative time, little blood loss, and low transfusion rates. Despite this, RARC is associated with a low, but not neglectable, risk of atypical metastases like peritoneal implants and port-site metastasis. Although a small amount (7%) of RARC were performed in non-urothelial variants of bladder cancer, the sarcomatoid one can be related to a greater risk of atypical recurrence and special precaution should be taken to reduce potential causes of tumor seeding.
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- Department of Urology, AORN Antonio Cardarelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Urology, AORN Antonio Cardarelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Istituto Nazionale Tumori, IRCCS, "Fondazione G. Pascale", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Istituto Nazionale Tumori, IRCCS, "Fondazione G. Pascale", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Istituto Nazionale Tumori, IRCCS, "Fondazione G. Pascale", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Urology, AORN Antonio Cardarelli, Naples, Italy
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