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Retzius-Sparing Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy
Published on: May 19, 2022
Simultaneous robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy and inguinal hernia repair using a polypropylene mesh:
Shugo Yajima1, Yasukazu Nakanishi1, Kohei Hirose1
1National Cancer Center Hospital East Chiba Japan.
Introduction:
We report two cases where robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy and inguinal hernia repair were performed simultaneously.
Case Presentation:
In case one, hernia repair was performed by implantation of 3D Max™ mesh and closure of the peritoneum. Total console time was 156 min, of which hernia repair took 21 min. In case two, hernia repair was performed using Ventralight™ ST mesh. Total console time was 181 min, of which hernia repair took 23 min. Pelvic lymph node dissection was performed in case two but not in case one. Both patients were discharged 7 days postoperatively without severe complications or mesh infection.
Conclusion:
It may be possible to perform robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy and inguinal hernia repair simultaneously.
