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Bladder neck sparing (BNS) in radical prostatectomy (RP) improves urinary continence recovery without negatively impacting oncological outcomes. This technique also shows a lower rate of anastomotic strictures compared to bladder neck reconstruction (BNr).

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  • Urology
  • Oncologic Surgery
  • Surgical Outcomes

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  • The role of bladder neck sparing (BNS) in radical prostatectomy (RP) is debated, balancing functional recovery against oncological results.
  • Current literature lacks a definitive consensus on the comparative outcomes of BNS versus bladder neck reconstruction (BNr) in RP.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and evaluate existing evidence on oncological and functional outcomes associated with BNS and BNr in RP.
  • To synthesize data on urinary continence, positive surgical margins, and anastomotic strictures for both techniques.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature review was conducted using online medical databases.
  • 33 studies were identified, encompassing open, laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted RP.
  • The majority of included studies were retrospective case series, with limited prospective data.

Main Results:

  • Most studies reported no significant difference in oncological outcomes between BNS and BNr techniques.
  • Positive surgical margin rates ranged from 6% to 32%.
  • Bladder neck sparing (BNS) demonstrated improved early and long-term urinary continence (UC) rates (84-100% at 12 months) and a lower anastomotic stricture rate.

Conclusions:

  • Bladder neck sparing (BNS) in radical prostatectomy (RP) can enhance urinary continence recovery without compromising oncological control.
  • The BNS technique is associated with a reduced incidence of anastomotic strictures.
  • Further high-quality prospective studies are warranted to solidify these findings.