Impact of Class III Obesity (Morbid Obesity) on the Perioperative, Functional, and Oncological Outcomes of Robotic-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy.

ABSTRACT: Background: The growing prevalence of obesity, particularly morbid obesity (BMI > 40 kg/m²), presents unique challenges in surgical management. In robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) for prostate cancer, morbid obesity is associated with longer operative times, increased blood loss, and complex nerve-sparing procedures. These challenges may impact functional and oncological outcomes, making it essential to understand how high BMI affects RARP results. However, data on outcomes for patients with morbid obesity remain limited. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 14,444 patients who underwent RARP by a single surgeon from 2008 to 2023. A total of 183 patients with morbid obesity (BMI > 40 kg/m²) were matched 1:1 with 183 normal-weight patients (B

SUBMITTER: Jaber AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11853698 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature