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Retzius-Sparing Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy
Published on: May 19, 2022
Technical features and the demonstrated advantages of the Retzius sparing robotic prostatectomy
Silvia Secco1, Antonio Galfano1, Michele Barbieri1
1Department of Urology. ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda. Milan. Italy.
Objective:
Robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RARP) is nowadays considered the main surgical option for localized prostate cancer (PCa). We recently developed a new approach for RARP avoiding all the Retzius structures involved in continence and potency preservation, the so called Retzius-sparing technique (RSP). The objective of the paper is to report technical aspects and functional results of RSP. METHODS: We evaluated our data and available literature regarding RSP, functional results and advantages. RESULTS: RSP is oncologically safe and guarantee high early continence rates.
Conclusion:
Long-term, prospective, comparative, and possibly randomized studies are needed but RSP is now spreading all over the world thanks to the different advantages that offers to patients. The most recognized benefit is surely the achievement of early continence, as well documented in multiple studies and papers, without compromising the oncological outcomes.
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