Transvesical robot-assisted simple prostatectomy with 360° circumferential reconstruction: step-by-step technique.
Giovanni Enrico CacciamaniLuis MedinaAkbar AshrafiHannah LandsbergerMatthew WinterPeter MekhailMihir DesaiMonish AronAndre BergerPublished in: BJU international (2018)
Our 360° reconstruction during RASP is feasible and safe. The aim of the technique is to minimize use of electrocautery and decrease the raw surface area on the prostate capsule. This technical modification could potentially lessen postoperative bleeding after RASP and therefore the need for continuous bladder irrigation. In addition, it could potentially lead to mitigation of burning and irritative postoperative symptoms. Longer follow-up and comparative studies of different RASP techniques are still needed.