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Transperineal laparoscopy: a new approach.

Eduardo Sanchez-de-Badajoz¹, Adolfo Jimenez-Garrido, Montserrat Salvi

¹Teaching Unit of Urology, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Malaga, Malaga, Spain. edusaba@telefonica.net

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Transperineal laparoscopy is a new surgical approach for men undergoing prostatectomy and cystectomy. This technique shows promise as a feasible alternative, with good outcomes in initial patient evaluations.

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Area of Science:

Urology
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Surgical Innovation

Background:

Laparoscopic surgery offers advantages in recovery and reduced morbidity.
New surgical approaches are continuously explored to improve patient outcomes and procedural efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe and evaluate a novel transperineal laparoscopic approach for male patients.
To assess the feasibility of this technique for laparoscopic prostatectomy and cystectomy.

Main Methods:

A transperineal incision was made, creating a space between the rectum and prostate.
A cannula was inserted into the peritoneal cavity via the Douglas pouch.
The technique was applied to 12 male patients undergoing prostatectomy or cystectomy.

Main Results:

Of 12 patients, 3 underwent prostatectomy and 9 underwent cystectomy (5 ileal conduit, 4 orthotopic bladder).
One prostatectomy patient required incontinence pads; no daytime incontinence was observed in orthotopic bladder cases.
One urethral injury occurred during ileal conduit formation; no other major complications were reported.

Conclusions:

Transperineal laparoscopy is a feasible surgical technique in male patients.
This approach may serve as an alternative to natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) in women.
Further research is needed to fully establish its role and benefits.