Extraperitoneal vs transperitoneal laparoscopic cystectomy: optimized surgical techniques and long-term outcomes in a single-center retrospective cohort study

Abstract Objective To evaluate and compare the long-term oncologic outcomes and perioperative performance of extraperitoneal laparoscopic radical cystectomy (ELRC) versus transperitoneal laparoscopic radical cystectomy (TLRC) in patients with bladder cancer (BC). Patients and methods This retrospect...

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Main Authors: Guanqun Zhu, Yuxuan He, Shicheng Wang, Jiao Huang, Rui Zhang, Zongliang Zhang, Kai Zhao, Xinbao Yin, Xiaokun Yang, Zaiqing Jiang, Guoyi Jiang, Woong Jin Bae, Ke Wang
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Published: BMC 2025-08-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-025-03966-0
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author Guanqun Zhu
Yuxuan He
Shicheng Wang
Jiao Huang
Rui Zhang
Zongliang Zhang
Kai Zhao
Xinbao Yin
Xiaokun Yang
Zaiqing Jiang
Guoyi Jiang
Woong Jin Bae
Ke Wang
author_facet Guanqun Zhu
Yuxuan He
Shicheng Wang
Jiao Huang
Rui Zhang
Zongliang Zhang
Kai Zhao
Xinbao Yin
Xiaokun Yang
Zaiqing Jiang
Guoyi Jiang
Woong Jin Bae
Ke Wang
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description Abstract Objective To evaluate and compare the long-term oncologic outcomes and perioperative performance of extraperitoneal laparoscopic radical cystectomy (ELRC) versus transperitoneal laparoscopic radical cystectomy (TLRC) in patients with bladder cancer (BC). Patients and methods This retrospective single-center cohort study included 298 BC patients who underwent ELRC (n = 202) or TLRC (n = 96) between January 2020 and January 2025. Primary endpoints included overall survival (OS), cancer-specific survival (CSS), progression-free survival (PFS), and recurrence-free survival (RFS). Secondary endpoints were operative time, estimated blood loss, gastrointestinal recovery, and perioperative complications. Kaplan–Meier survival analysis, Cox regression, and subgroup analysis were used to evaluate outcomes and risk factors. Results The mean follow-up was 25.6 months for ELRC and 30.7 months for TLRC. There were no significant differences in projected OS (HR = 0.89, P = 0.562), CSS (HR = 0.87, P = 0.492), PFS (HR = 1.09, P = 0.693), or RFS (HR = 1.16, P = 0.453) between the two groups. ELRC was associated with significantly shorter operative time, less blood loss, faster gastrointestinal recovery, and lower incidence of ileus and infections (all P < 0.05). Multivariable analysis identified pathological T stage and ASA score as independent predictors of OS. Subgroup analysis showed no significant impact of urinary diversion type or tumor stage on survival outcomes between the two approaches. Conclusion LRC may be a feasible alternative to TLRC, with potential advantages in perioperative recovery and reduced postoperative complications, while demonstrating comparable oncologic outcomes. Prospective multicenter studies with longer-term follow-up are warranted to confirm these findings.
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spelling doaj-art-5b36d70e314341e288a3eb97b7454dca2025-08-20T03:05:21ZengBMCWorld Journal of Surgical Oncology1477-78192025-08-0123111210.1186/s12957-025-03966-0Extraperitoneal vs transperitoneal laparoscopic cystectomy: optimized surgical techniques and long-term outcomes in a single-center retrospective cohort studyGuanqun Zhu0Yuxuan He1Shicheng Wang2Jiao Huang3Rui Zhang4Zongliang Zhang5Kai Zhao6Xinbao Yin7Xiaokun Yang8Zaiqing Jiang9Guoyi Jiang10Woong Jin Bae11Ke Wang12Department of Urology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityDepartment of Urology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityDepartment of Urology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityDepartment of Cardiology, Huangdao District Central HospitalDepartment of Urology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityDepartment of Urology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityDepartment of Urology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityDepartment of Urology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityDepartment of Urology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityDepartment of Urology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityDepartment of Urology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityCatholic Integrative Medicine Research Institute, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of KoreaDepartment of Urology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityAbstract Objective To evaluate and compare the long-term oncologic outcomes and perioperative performance of extraperitoneal laparoscopic radical cystectomy (ELRC) versus transperitoneal laparoscopic radical cystectomy (TLRC) in patients with bladder cancer (BC). Patients and methods This retrospective single-center cohort study included 298 BC patients who underwent ELRC (n = 202) or TLRC (n = 96) between January 2020 and January 2025. Primary endpoints included overall survival (OS), cancer-specific survival (CSS), progression-free survival (PFS), and recurrence-free survival (RFS). Secondary endpoints were operative time, estimated blood loss, gastrointestinal recovery, and perioperative complications. Kaplan–Meier survival analysis, Cox regression, and subgroup analysis were used to evaluate outcomes and risk factors. Results The mean follow-up was 25.6 months for ELRC and 30.7 months for TLRC. There were no significant differences in projected OS (HR = 0.89, P = 0.562), CSS (HR = 0.87, P = 0.492), PFS (HR = 1.09, P = 0.693), or RFS (HR = 1.16, P = 0.453) between the two groups. ELRC was associated with significantly shorter operative time, less blood loss, faster gastrointestinal recovery, and lower incidence of ileus and infections (all P < 0.05). Multivariable analysis identified pathological T stage and ASA score as independent predictors of OS. Subgroup analysis showed no significant impact of urinary diversion type or tumor stage on survival outcomes between the two approaches. Conclusion LRC may be a feasible alternative to TLRC, with potential advantages in perioperative recovery and reduced postoperative complications, while demonstrating comparable oncologic outcomes. Prospective multicenter studies with longer-term follow-up are warranted to confirm these findings.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-025-03966-0Extraperitoneal approachMinimally invasive surgeryOncologic outcomesRadical cystectomyPerioperative management
spellingShingle Guanqun Zhu
Yuxuan He
Shicheng Wang
Jiao Huang
Rui Zhang
Zongliang Zhang
Kai Zhao
Xinbao Yin
Xiaokun Yang
Zaiqing Jiang
Guoyi Jiang
Woong Jin Bae
Ke Wang
Extraperitoneal vs transperitoneal laparoscopic cystectomy: optimized surgical techniques and long-term outcomes in a single-center retrospective cohort study
World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Extraperitoneal approach
Minimally invasive surgery
Oncologic outcomes
Radical cystectomy
Perioperative management
title Extraperitoneal vs transperitoneal laparoscopic cystectomy: optimized surgical techniques and long-term outcomes in a single-center retrospective cohort study
title_full Extraperitoneal vs transperitoneal laparoscopic cystectomy: optimized surgical techniques and long-term outcomes in a single-center retrospective cohort study
title_fullStr Extraperitoneal vs transperitoneal laparoscopic cystectomy: optimized surgical techniques and long-term outcomes in a single-center retrospective cohort study
title_full_unstemmed Extraperitoneal vs transperitoneal laparoscopic cystectomy: optimized surgical techniques and long-term outcomes in a single-center retrospective cohort study
title_short Extraperitoneal vs transperitoneal laparoscopic cystectomy: optimized surgical techniques and long-term outcomes in a single-center retrospective cohort study
title_sort extraperitoneal vs transperitoneal laparoscopic cystectomy optimized surgical techniques and long term outcomes in a single center retrospective cohort study
topic Extraperitoneal approach
Minimally invasive surgery
Oncologic outcomes
Radical cystectomy
Perioperative management
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-025-03966-0
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