Recent utilization of laparoscopy in urology has led to the performanc
e of several pelvic procedures. The successful performance of laparosc
opic diverticulectomies and cystectomies for benign pathology has led
to speculation about, and utilization of, the laparoscopic approach in
the treatment of bladder cancer. Herein, we relay our experience with
the laparoscopic approach for bladder surgery and discuss the pros an
d cons of its current status in the treatment of bladder cancer. (C) 1
996 Wiley-Liss, Inc.