Single-Port Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy with the Novel Shurui Single-Port Robotic Surgical System.

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Surgical Technology
• Robotics in Medicine

Background:

• Radical prostatectomy is a standard treatment for prostate cancer.
• Minimally invasive techniques, including robotic surgery, aim to improve patient outcomes.
• Single-port robotic systems offer potential advantages in reduced invasiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the novel Shurui single-port (SR-SP) robotic surgical system.
• To assess perioperative outcomes and short-term results of radical prostatectomy using the SR-SP system.

Main Methods:

• Prospective collection and analysis of clinicopathologic and perioperative data.
• 11 patients with prostate cancer underwent extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy using the SR-SP system.
• Outcomes including operative time, blood loss, complications, and functional recovery were assessed.

Main Results:

• The median operative time was 229 minutes, with minimal blood loss (median 40 mL) and no intraoperative transfusions.
• No conversions to open surgery or need for additional ports were required.
• No severe complications (Clavien grade ≥3) were observed; 72.7% of patients achieved continence at 1 month.

Conclusions:

• The Shurui single-port (SR-SP) robotic surgical system is a safe, effective, flexible, and stable option for radical prostatectomy.
• The system facilitates minimally invasive surgery with favorable short-term outcomes.
• Further research with larger cohorts is warranted to confirm long-term efficacy.