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Robotic intracorporeal ileal neobladder: Our modifications of the Karolinska Institute technique

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Robotic intracorporeal neobladder reconstruction aims to balance functional outcomes with reduced morbidity and improved cosmesis, but the inherent complexity of the procedure continues to challenge its routine adoption. We describe our modifications to the Karolinska intracorporeal ileal neobladder technique following radical cystectomy. A 52-year-old male with muscle-invasive high-grade urothelial carcinoma underwent robotic radical cystectomy with intracorporeal neobladder diversion. Operative time was 8 h with minimal blood loss and no intraoperative complications. Recovery was uneventful, with satisfactory early daytime continence achieved by 1 month. Our technique demonstrates promising feasibility, reduced complexity, and acceptable early functional outcomes, supporting its applicability for wider surgical adoption.

Source: Indian Journal of Urology

DOI: 10.4103/iju.iju_496_25

Authors: T. K. Aravind, Harshdeep Singh, Siddharth Yadav, Anup Kumar

Institutions: Safdarjang Hospital, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7142455061

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