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  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Tor Vergata, Policlinico Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy. tasospao2003@yahoo.com

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Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RALRP) shows superior erectile function recovery compared to traditional laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) in localized prostate cancer patients. Oncological outcomes remain comparable between the two surgical methods.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Men's Health

Background:

  • A significant gap exists in randomized controlled trials comparing pure laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) with robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALRP) for clinically localized prostate cancer (PCa).
  • This study addresses the need for direct comparison of functional and oncological outcomes between LRP and RALRP.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct the first prospective randomized comparison of functional and oncological outcomes between LRP and RALRP for localized PCa.
  • To evaluate erectile function, continence, complications, and oncological results at 12 months post-surgery.

Main Methods:

  • 128 male patients with clinically localized PCa were randomized into two groups: traditional LRP (64 patients) and RALRP (64 patients).
  • Procedures were performed between 2007-2008 by a single experienced surgeon with an intent for bilateral nerve sparing.

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  • Primary endpoint was 12-month erectile function; secondary endpoints included complication rates, continence, and oncological outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • No statistically significant differences were found in operating time, blood loss, transfusion rates, complications, positive surgical margins, or biochemical recurrence.
    • RALRP demonstrated a significant advantage in 12-month erectile function recovery (32% vs. 77%, P < 0.0001) and a shorter time to recovery.
    • Higher rates of return to baseline International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-6) scores were observed with RALRP (25% vs. 58%, P = 0.0002).

    Conclusions:

    • RALRP offers significantly better erectile function recovery compared to LRP in prostatectomy patients.
    • The oncological radicality of RALRP is not compromised compared to LRP.
    • Further large-scale randomized controlled trials are warranted to establish RALRP as a potential new gold standard.