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Retzius-Sparing Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy
Published on: May 19, 2022
[Experience in performing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy in patients after heart transplan- tation]
M S Mosoyan1, D A Shelipanov1, P A Fedotov1
1FGBU NMRC named after V.A. Almazov of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Introduction:
Prostate cancer (PCa) occupies a leading position in the structure of oncological morbidity and mortality and is an urgent problem of modern oncourology. In recipients after organ transplantation, due to the intake of immunosuppressants, the risk of aggressive forms of cancer increases, which necessitates active treatment. In the world, there is not enough data on the radical treatment of PCa in patients after heart transplantation (HT), especially on surgical treatment. We present the first experience in Russia and Eastern Europe of 3 robot-assisted radical prostatectomy for localized PCa in patients after HT.
Materials And Methods:
The procedures were performed from February 2021 to November 2021 at the FGBU NMRC named after V.A. Almazov. Preoperative preparation, as well as postoperative management of patients was carried out jointly by urologists and transplant cardiologists.
Results:
The main demographic, perioperative indicators, as well as oncological and non-oncological outcomes are presented. All patients were discharged from the hospital in a satisfactory condition. During the follow-up period, there were no biochemical recurrences of PCa. Early urinary continence in all three patients was satisfactory.
Conclusion:
Thus, robot-assisted radical prostatectomy in patients after HT is a technically feasible, effective, and safe treatment for PCa. The comparative studies with prolonged follow-up are needed.
