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