Before Surgery
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Dr. Ramani, a skilled robotic surgeon for bladder cancer, will explain the robotic procedure and bladder reconstruction.
Before Surgery
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Patients are briefed on anesthesia and six small (3mm each) abdominal incisions for robotic access.
During Surgery
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Dr. Ramani performs the 3-4 hour surgery using the Da Vinci robot, with minimal blood loss.
During Surgery
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A catheter and two small drains are inserted to support recovery.
After Surgery
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Patients are nil-by-mouth for 4 days, receiving nutrition through IV to meet all daily requirements.
After Surgery
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The typical stay is 8 nights, with daily post-discharge visits from the surgical team.
After Surgery
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Patients regain independence by discharge, resuming work in 6 weeks.