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Hydrodissection (HD) of neurovascular bundles (NVBs) during robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) significantly improves erectile function recovery compared to standard dissection (SD). This nerve-sparing technique offers better outcomes for patients seeking to preserve sexual health post-surgery.

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  • Urology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Sexual Health

Background:

  • Erectile dysfunction is a common complication following prostatectomy.
  • Minimizing this adverse outcome is a key surgical goal.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of hydrodissection (HD) on erectile function after robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP).
  • To compare outcomes between HD and standard dissection (SD) of neurovascular bundles (NVBs).

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 335 RALP procedures by two surgeons.
  • Comparison of erectile function (Sexual Health Inventory for Men - SHIM scores) and surgical margin status between HD and SD groups.
  • Subset analysis for patients with preoperative SHIM scores ≥17 and multivariate regression to identify predictors of recovery.

Main Results:

  • Patients undergoing HD with bilateral complete nerve sparing showed significantly higher SHIM scores at 6 months and >1 year post-surgery compared to SD (p=0.024 and p=0.004, respectively).
  • HD during RALP was an independent predictor of erectile function recovery at >1 year (OR 6.9, p=0.001).
  • No significant difference in surgical margin positivity was observed between the groups (p=0.36).

Conclusions:

  • Hydrodissection of the neurovascular bundles appears to enhance erectile function recovery after robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy.
  • HD is a promising technique for preserving sexual function post-prostatectomy without compromising oncological safety.