Urethral-sparing Robot-assisted Simple Prostatectomy: An Innovative Technique to Preserve Ejaculatory Function Overcoming the Limitation of the Standard Millin Approach.

Journal: European urology
PMID: 33032850

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Despite recent technical innovations in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), retrograde ejaculation is still one of the most frequent adverse effects, with a major impact on patients' quality of life.

Authors

  • Francesco Porpiglia
    Division of Urology, Department of Oncology, University of Turin, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, Orbassano, Turin, Italy.
  • Enrico Checcucci
    Division of Urology, Department of Oncology, University of Turin, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, Orbassano, Turin, Italy.
  • Daniele Amparore
    Division of Urology, Department of Oncology, University of Turin, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, Orbassano, Turin, Italy.
  • Gabriel Niculescu
    Department of Urology, "San Luigi Gonzaga" Hospital, University of Turin, Orbassano (Turin), Italy.
  • Gabriele Volpi
    Department of Urology, "San Luigi Gonzaga" Hospital, University of Turin, Orbassano (Turin), Italy.
  • Federico Piramide
    Department of Urology, "San Luigi Gonzaga" Hospital, University of Turin, Orbassano (Turin), Italy.
  • Sabrina De Cillis
    Department of Urology, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, University of Turin, Orbassano, Turin, Italy.
  • Matteo Manfredi
    Department of Urology, "San Luigi Gonzaga" Hospital, University of Turin, Orbassano (Turin), Italy.
  • Riccardo Autorino
    Department of Urology, Rush University, Chicago, IL, USA.
  • Cristian Fiori
    Division of Urology, Department of Oncology, University of Turin, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, Orbassano, Turin, Italy.

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