Simplified approach to the medial internal iliac region using a uretero-hypogastric nerve fascia development procedure for extended pelvic lymph node dissection during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy for high-risk prostate cancer.
Masaki ShimboTakehiro OhyamaFumiyasu EndoKenji KomatsuYoko KyonoMasayuki SanoKazutaka NarimotoKazunori HattoriPublished in: International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association (2022)
Our simplified approach using the UHF development technique is technically feasible, has no major complications, and allows for the removal of significantly more LNs compared with the conventional method.