Things to Expect Before, During, and After

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Before Surgery

1

Consultation and Planning

Dr. Ramani, a skilled robotic surgeon for bladder cancer, will explain the robotic procedure and bladder reconstruction.

Before Surgery

2

Preparation for Surgery

Patients are briefed on anesthesia and six small (3mm each) abdominal incisions for robotic access.

During Surgery

3

Robotic Procedure

Dr. Ramani performs the 3-4 hour surgery using the Da Vinci robot, with minimal blood loss.

During Surgery

4

Catheter and Drain Placement

A catheter and two small drains are inserted to support recovery.

After Surgery

5

Initial Recovery

Patients are nil-by-mouth for 4 days, receiving nutrition through IV to meet all daily requirements.

After Surgery

6

Hospital Stay and Monitoring

The typical stay is 8 nights, with daily post-discharge visits from the surgical team.

After Surgery

7

Return to Activity and Follow-Up

Patients regain independence by discharge, resuming work in 6 weeks.