Anatomical robotic prostatectomy: technical factors to achieve superb continence and erectile function.

ABSTRACT: Debate continues as to the superiority of robotic versus open radical prostatectomy for the surgical treatment of localized prostate cancer. Despite this controversy, retrospective data from high volume centres has demonstrated RARP is associated with improved pentafecta outcomes with lower transfusion rates, less incontinence, lower positive surgical margins and improved potency. Advocates of robotic assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) believe an enhanced visual field, the precision afforded by robotic technology as well as lack of bleeding, sharp dissection and delicate tissue handling lead to improved outcomes. Prostate Cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in men, and as the number of post-surgical patients increases, the complications of urinary incontinence and erectile

SUBMITTER: Dovey ZS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7214991 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature