Robotic or open radical cystectomy, which is safer? A systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies.

Unlabelled: Robotic radical cystectomy (RRC) has been growing in popularity across the world as a treatment option for bladder cancer.

Objectives: To compare early surgical outcomes for RRC and open radical cystectomy (ORC) with an emphasis on complications and postoperative mortality rates.

Evidence Acquisition: A literature review was conducted from 2000 to 2013, including studies comparing RRC and ORC.

An ectopic ureter of a duplicated system presenting as a pelvic collection following laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.

Radical prostatectomy remains the gold-standard surgical treatment for clinically localized prostate cancer. Contrast imaging of the upper urinary tract is not part of the routine work-up of the patient before radical prostatectomy. This may lead to rare, albeit serious complications when anatomical anomalies are present.