Epidemiology and therapy of symptomatic lymphoceles after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lymphoceles are a common postoperative complication after radical prostatectomy with pelvic lymphadenectomy. Therapeutic options include cannulation and drainage (CD), drainage and instillation (DI), or laparoscopic fenestration (LF). The aim of this study was to investigate the epidemiology of symptomatic lymphoceles (SLC) and evaluate the treatment options.

Methods

We retrospectively analysed all patients who underwent robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) at our clinic from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2018. All documented lymphoceles of these patients were recorded and analysed with regard to symptoms, possible infection and the treatment option (or options) chosen.

Results

We were able to include all 1,029 patients who underwent RARP in the af

SUBMITTER: Goßler C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7947462 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature