# Robot-Assisted Cystectomy With Intracorporeal Diversion for Bladder Intra-diverticular Tumor: A Special Case Report

**Authors:** Doan H Pham, Cam Hoang Nguyen Phuc, Chuyen L Vu, Phuong V Do

PMC · DOI: 10.7759/cureus.81019 · Cureus · 2025-03-22

## TL;DR

A rare bladder tumor inside a diverticulum was successfully treated with robotic surgery and a personalized approach.

## Contribution

This case report demonstrates the successful use of robot-assisted cystectomy for a rare intra-diverticular bladder tumor.

## Key findings

- Robot-assisted radical cystectomy successfully treated a high-grade intra-diverticular bladder tumor.
- Intracorporeal Studer neobladder creation was performed successfully with minimal complications.
- Multidisciplinary care and minimally invasive techniques are effective for managing complex bladder tumors.

## Abstract

This report details the case of a 60-year-old male with a grade 3 intra-diverticular bladder tumor originating from an acquired bladder diverticula. The patient presented with painless gross hematuria lasting three weeks. Imaging and histopathological analysis confirmed a high-grade papillary transitional cell carcinoma. He underwent robot-assisted radical cystectomy with pelvic lymphadenectomy and the creation of an intracorporeal Studer neobladder. The surgery was successful, and the patient had an uneventful recovery. Intra-diverticular bladder tumors are rare and pose diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to their unique anatomy and higher grade. Robot-assisted radical cystectomy has become the preferred approach at high-volume centers, providing reduced morbidity and excellent outcomes. For advanced cases, multimodal treatments such as neoadjuvant chemotherapy are crucial, emphasizing the need for individualized care. This case highlights the effectiveness of personalized, minimally invasive techniques and the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in managing bladder tumors within diverticula.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** bladder tumor (MONDO:0004987)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** Intra-diverticular Tumor (MESH:D000076385), hematuria (MESH:D006417), bladder diverticula (MESH:D004240), Intra (MESH:D057072), bladder tumors (MESH:D001749), papillary transitional cell carcinoma (MESH:D002292)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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