Treatment of Bladder Cancer with Robotic Surgery in Georgia

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Today in Georgia, robotic urological surgeries are available that are considered among the most complex procedures in world medicine and are performed on a daily basis at the Karazanashvili Robotic Center.

A new chapter in the history of Georgian medicine began precisely here — for the first time in the South Caucasus, the highly complex operation of creating an artificial urinary bladder (neobladder) was performed using robotic surgery.

This procedure is recognized as the pinnacle of robotic surgery worldwide and is typically available only in a few leading international clinics.

If a patient faces the decision of where to undergo radical cystectomy and artificial bladder reconstruction, this operation can now be performed in Georgia using the latest robotic technology, in full compliance with international standards.

Full Spectrum of Robotic Urological Procedures

In addition to artificial bladder reconstruction, the center routinely performs the following robotic procedures:

Robotic surgery for prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia
Kidney-sparing surgeries (partial nephrectomy) for renal tumors
A wide range of modern reconstructive surgeries of the urinary and reproductive systems, for both women and men

The Professor Who Established Robotic Urology in the Region

All robotic surgeries at the clinic are performed by a world-renowned urologist and robotic surgeon — Professor Guram Karazanashvili.

Professor Karazanashvili gained his extensive professional experience over many years in Germany, Sweden, and other leading medical countries worldwide. He is proficient in open, laparoscopic, and fully robotic surgery and performs complex procedures including bladder reconstruction, prostate and kidney surgery, and other highly challenging urological operations.

Professor Karazanashvili has introduced numerous advanced methods for the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer in Georgia and the Caucasus region, for which he has been awarded the National Prize of Georgia.

He is widely regarded as the founder and driving force of robotic surgery in Georgia and the Caucasus region.

International Quality at More Accessible Conditions

It is important to note that robotic surgeries performed in Georgia meet the same international standards and utilize the same advanced technologies as those in leading global clinics, while being significantly more affordable compared to Turkey and European countries.

Why Robotic Surgery?

Robotic surgery is one of the most precise and safest approaches in modern medicine, especially for complex urological procedures.

Its key advantage lies in the surgeon’s ability to maintain maximum control and precision throughout the operation, which is critically important for procedures such as bladder reconstruction, prostate surgery, and kidney surgery.

Advantages of robotic surgery include:

High precision and detailed visualization
Maximum preservation of healthy tissues
Reduced blood loss during surgery
Less postoperative pain
Faster recovery and quicker return to daily life

Patient Story — Hope That Became Reality

🎥 In the video, the patient personally shares their experience of undergoing robotic artificial bladder surgery and the recovery process — explaining how they returned to a full and active life in a very short time.

This experience clearly demonstrates that even the most challenging diagnoses can be overcome when cutting-edge technology and high-level expertise come together.