Retzius-sparing Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy Leads to Durable Improvement in Urinary Function and Quality of Life Versus Standard Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy Without Compromise on Oncologic Efficacy: Single-surgeon Series and Step-by-step Guide.

Journal: European urology
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Retzius-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RS-RARP) has been shown to improve continence. However, questions remain regarding feasibility and generalizability of technique and outcomes.

Authors

  • Jillian Egan
    Department of Urology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA.
  • Shawn Marhamati
    Department of Urology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA.
  • Filipe L F Carvalho
    Department of Urology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA.
  • Meghan Davis
    Department of Urology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA.
  • John O'Neill
    Department of Urology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA.
  • Harry Lee
    Department of Urology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA.
  • John H Lynch
    Department of Urology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA.
  • Ryan A Hankins
    Department of Urology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA.
  • Jim C Hu
  • Keith J Kowalczyk
    Department of Urology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA. Electronic address: keith.kowalczyk@medstar.net.