Randomized controlled trial comparing open anterograde anatomic radical retropubic prostatectomy with retrograde technique.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Radical prostatectomy is the recommended treatment for localized prostate cancer; however, it is an invasive procedure that can leave serious morbidity. Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy was introduced with the aim of reducing postoperative morbidity and facilitating rapid recovery compared to the traditional Walsh's open radical retropubic prostatectomy. Therefore, a protocol was developed to perform an open prostatectomy comparable to that performed by robotics, but without involving novel instrumentation.

Methods

A total of 220 patients diagnosed with localized prostate cancer underwent radical prostatectomy. They were divided into two groups: anterograde technique (115 patients) and the retrograde method (105 patients). The study outcomes were observed 3 mon

SUBMITTER: Carrerette FB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10023527 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature