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Bladder Session I – Single Port Female Cystectomy

Cystectomy is the standard treatment for bladder recurrent, high‐risk non‐muscle‐invasive and localized muscle‐invasive urothelial carcinoma of the bladder. The da Vinci single-port instrument configuration allows the surgeon to work in narrow spaces. The instruments also have an extra joint providing an ‘elbow’, enhancing the triangulation experience around the target anatomy. The system features: a high‐definition three‐dimensional camera, an instrument guidance system, and enhanced instrument arm control.

Bladder Session II – Male Nerve Sparing Cystectomy with NeoBladder

Male Nerve Sparing Cystectomy with NeoBladder can improve early to urinary continence and erectile function.

Bladder Session III – Male Cystectomy: Ileal Conduit

Robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) is an increasingly common treatment approach for bladder cancer. RARC replicates the oncologic outcomes of open surgery while providing benefits of a minimally invasive approach. Additionally, an ileal conduit is feasible and can shorten operative time as compared to neobladder methods.

Kidney Session IV – RPLND

RPLND can affect oncologic outcomes. It is possible that robotic approaches make these steps of the procedure technically easier and better patient experience.