Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy Using the Novel Urethral Fixation Technique Versus Standard Vesicourethral Anastomosis.

Journal: European urology
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Urinary continence recovery after radical prostatectomy is a major issue even in the robotic era. Surgical techniques aimed at improving earlier return to continence are continuously sought.

Authors

  • Vincenzo Ficarra
  • Marta Rossanese
  • Alessandro Crestani
  • Giuseppe Alario
    Department of Human and Pediatric Pathology "Gaetano Barresi", Urologic Section, University of Messina, Italy.
  • Giuseppe Mucciardi
    Department of Human and Pediatric Pathology "Gaetano Barresi", Urologic Section, University of Messina, Italy.
  • Antonino Isgrò
    Department of Human and Pediatric Pathology "Gaetano Barresi", Urologic Section, University of Messina, Italy.
  • Gianluca Giannarini