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Complete laparoscopic approach for radical cystectomy and continent urinary diversion (sigma rectum pouch)

Türk I, Deger S, Winkelmann B, Baumgart E, Loening SA

Techniques in urology, 2001

Abstract

Technical and manual progress made in recent years now enables large uro-oncological procedures to be performed by means of laparoscopy. We report the first successful radical laparoscopic cystectomy and laparoscopic construction of a continent urinary diversion. Laparotomy can be avoided completely. The advantages are clear reduction of blood loss and postoperative morbidity with faster convalescence.

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