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- A 72-year-old man with rectal cancer that spread to the urinary bladder and prostate underwent preoperative chemoradiotherapy, successfully shrinking the tumor.
- The patient received robot-assisted surgery for low anterior resection with total cystectomy, using the da Vinci Xi system, showcasing teamwork between colorectal and urology surgeons.
- Post-surgery, he experienced a urinary tract infection but recovered well and was discharged after 23 days, highlighting the potential benefits of robot-assisted surgeries for complex pelvic procedures.
Article Abstract
We present a case of a 72-year-old man diagnosed with rectal cancer invading the urinary bladder/prostate. Preoperative chemoradiotherapy substantially reduced the tumor size. In collaboration with urologists, robot-assisted low anterior resection with total cystectomy was performed using the da Vinci Xi system. Depending on the surgical situation, the colorectal surgeon and urologist could smoothly and rapidly play the role of a console surgeon. Although the first robot-assisted multi-organ resection of our institution, the surgery was completed safely without any complications. Although the patient developed urinary tract infection postoperatively, he recovered and was discharged after postoperative 23 days. In conclusion, robot-assisted surgery would be useful in pelvic surgery involving multiple departments such as colorectal surgery, urology, and gynecology.
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