Is Urethral Catheterization Necessary in Retzius-sparing Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy?

Journal: Urology
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To analyze whether urethral catheter (UC)-free anastomosis during Retzius-sparing radical prostatectomy (RP) results in worsening immediate perioperative and postoperative complications.

Authors

  • Zachariah Taylor
    Main Line Health System, MidLantic Urology, Wynnewood, PA. Electronic address: taylorz@mlhs.org.
  • Zachary Snow
    Main Line Health System, MidLantic Urology, Wynnewood, PA.
  • Sami Musallam
    Main Line Health System, MidLantic Urology, Wynnewood, PA.
  • Brian Thomas
    Main Line Health System, MidLantic Urology, Wynnewood, PA.
  • Ilia Zeltser
    Main Line Health System, MidLantic Urology, Wynnewood, PA.