Robotic Surgery of the Bladder

ABOUT THIS BOOK

· The first dedicated text on robotic approaches to bladder cancer surgery
· Written by experts in the field
· Accompanied by extensive images and a DVD

Robotic Surgery of the Bladder is a dedicated resource to understanding and mastering the concepts and practical aspects of robotic bladder surgery. The volume provides an introduction to urologists interested in initiating robotic radical cystectomy by providing them background, concepts, steps, and tools and tricks to introduce robotic radical cystectomy into their clinical practice, all in a safe, stepwise, and organized manner. For the more experienced robotic surgeon, the text serves as a resource for more advanced applications and techniques. The volume is also accompanied by many still images and a DVD of video clips.

Written by experts in the field, Robotic Surgery of the Bladder is a comprehensive resource that maintains the time-tested oncologic principles of bladder cancer surgery, while introducing the advantages that exist with robotic-assisted approaches.

Content Level » Professional/practitioner
Keywords » Intracorporeal ileal neobladder - partial cystectomy - prostate-sparing - robotic cystectomy - vaginal-sparing
Related subjects » Surgery - Urology

AUTHORS & EDITORS

Erik P. Castle, MD, FACS
Mayo Clinic, Department of Urology, Phoenix, AZ, USA

Raj S. Pruthi, MD, FACS
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Division of Urologic Surgery, Chapel Hill, NC, USA