Abstract

VITAGLIANO, Gonzalo et al. Laparoscopic radical cystectomy with vaginal specimen extraction: Case report. Arch. Esp. Urol. [online]. 2009, vol.62, n.4, pp.305-308. ISSN 0004-0614.

Objective: To report a case of laparoscopic radical cystectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy with vaginal extraction of the surgical specimen in an elderly patient with muscle invasive bladder tumor. Method: A 78 year old patient with history of hematuria was diagnosed of muscle invasive bladder cancer. Lapa-roscopic radical cystectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy with vaginal extraction of the surgical specimen was performed without incident. Results: Operative time was 240 minutes, surgical bleeding was 200 ml and hospital stay 8 days. The patient evolved uneventfully and remains disease free after 9 months of follow-up. Conclusion: Laparoscopic radical cystectomy provides adequate oncologic results with decreased morbidity, making this surgery an attractive alternative for the management of patients in a delicate condition.

Keywords : Laparoscopy; Cystectomy; Bladder cancer.

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