Technical features and the demonstrated advantages of the Retzius sparing robotic prostatectomy.
Journal:
Archivos espanoles de urologia
Published Date:
Apr 1, 2019
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RARP) is nowadays considered the main surgical option for localized prostate cancer (PCa). We recently developed a new approach for RARP avoiding all the Retzius structures involved in continence and potency preservation, the so called Retzius-sparing technique (RSP). The objective of the paper is to report technical aspects and functional results of RSP. METHODS: We evaluated our data and available literature regarding RSP, functional results and advantages. RESULTS: RSP is oncologically safe and guarantee high early continence rates.