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Retzius-Sparing Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy
Published on: May 19, 2022
Role of spinal anesthesia in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: Gamble or opportunity?
Lorenzo Spirito1, Annachiara Marra2, Vincenzo Mirone3
1Urology Unit, Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples. lorenzospirito@msn.com.
Abstract:
To the Editor, Although postoperative pain associated with robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) is less than pain following the open technique, it remains a fundamental issue as it can be a significant source of discomfort for the patient and lengthen recovery times after surgery. The optimal management of pain after RARP is far from being fully elucidated and many factors have to be evaluated to choose the best analgesic approach. [...].
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