Fabricio BC
Pedro Ernesto University Hospital,
Rio de Janeiro 20550-900
Brazil
Research Article
Description of the Open Anterograde Anatomic Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy Technique
Author(s): Fabricio BC, Ronaldo D, Alexandro da Silva E, Figueiredo TF, Celso Lara C, Fernanda P, Emanuel FC and Henrique MFabricio BC, Ronaldo D, Alexandro da Silva E, Figueiredo TF, Celso Lara C, Fernanda P, Emanuel FC and Henrique M
Background: This study aimed to reproduce the anterograde technique used in minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic radical prostatectomy through an open retropubic approach without increasing procedural complexity or cost. The main surgical steps of this technique follow the recommendations of the 2012 Pasadena Consensus Panel for Robotic Surgery modified by the authors to adapt to open retropubic approach.
Methods: Ten consecutive eligible men with localized prostate cancer underwent open anterograde anatomic radical retropubic prostatectomy with urethrovesical anastomosis by running suture, consistent with the Pasadena consensus procedure for robotic radical prostatectomy.
Results: All procedures were completed as planned (mean procedure duration, 145.5 min; hospital stay, 3.4 days with 3 days of suction dra.. View More»
