Scandinavian journal of urology
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Comparative Study
Large bladder diverticula: a comparison between laparoscopic excision and endoscopic fulguration.
The treatment of bladder diverticula consists of diverticulectomy, mainly by a laparoscopic approach or transurethral resection of the diverticular neck and fulguration of the mucosa. The endoscopic approach is generally dedicated to small diverticula. The aim of this study was to compare laparoscopic diverticulectomy versus endoscopic fulguration for bladder diverticula larger than 4 cm. ⋯ Acquired bladder diverticula larger than 4 cm can be effectively managed either by a laparoscopic approach or by endoscopic fulguration.
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Comparative Study
Switching from laparoscopic radical prostatectomy to robot assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy: comparing oncological outcomes and complications.
To compare oncological outcomes and complication rates based on the Clavien classification between laparoscopic radical prostatectomies (LRP) and robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomies (RALP). ⋯ Switching from LRP to RALP resulted in a much shorter operation time without compromising oncological outcome. There was no statistically significant difference in overall complication-rates between LRP and RALP. However, LRP patients had more serious complications and increased need for surgical reintervention compared to RALP patients.