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Pelvic drain placement after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: meta-analysis
Jianglei Ma1, Yifan Chang2, Weidong Xu1
1Department of Urology, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China.
BJS Open
|December 29, 2023
Summary
Routine pelvic drains are not necessary after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. This meta-analysis found no significant differences in blood loss, complications, or hospital stay between drained and undrained patients undergoing the procedure.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Oncology
- Evidence-Based Medicine
Background:
- The necessity of routine pelvic drain placement after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) remains unclear.
- This study addresses the clinical question of whether drains are essential for optimal patient outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Intraoperative and postoperative outcomes are comparable whether or not a pelvic drain is used.
- Pelvic drains can be safely omitted in selected patients undergoing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy.
