Robotic intracorporeal continent cutaneous urinary diversion: Primary description

Alvin C. Goh, Monty A. Aghazadeh, Ross E. Krasnow, Alexander W. Pastuszak, Julie N. Stewart, Brian J. Miles

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Abstract

The purpose is to present the first report and describe our novel technique for intracorporeal continent cutaneous diversion after robotic cystectomy. After completion of robot-assisted cystectomy using a standard six-port transperitoneal technique, three additional ports are placed, and the robot is redocked laterally over the patient's right side in the modified lateral position. Our technique replicates step-by-step the principles of the open approach. Ileocolonic anastomosis, ureteroenteral anastomoses, and construction of a hand-sewn right colonic pouch are all performed intracorporeally. Tapering of efferent ileal limb and reinforcement of the ileocecal valve are performed via the extraction site, while the stoma is matured through a prospective port site. Successful robotic intracorporeal creation of a modified Indiana pouch was achieved. Operative time for diversion was 3 hours, with negligible blood loss, and without any intraoperative complications. No major (Clavien III-V) 90-day complications were observed. At a follow-up of 1 year, the patient continues to catheterize without difficulty. We demonstrate the first description of robotic intracorporeal continent cutaneous urinary diversion after robot-assisted cystectomy. We present a systematic minimally invasive approach, replicating the principles of open surgery, which is technically feasible and safe with a good functional result.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1217-1220
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Endourology
Volume29
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2015

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Urology

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