Open AccessUrethtral Approach in Retroperitoneoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: A Novel Technique for Safe Prostate Dissection
Author(s) -
Tetsuo Nozaki,
Akihiro Morii,
Yasuyoshi Fujiuchi,
Hideki Fuse
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
current urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.476
H-Index - 13
eISSN - 1661-7657
pISSN - 1661-7649
DOI - 10.1159/000356256
Subject(s) - medicine , dissection (medical) , prostate , prostatectomy , prostate cancer , laparoscopic radical prostatectomy , forceps , urology , surgery , cancer
Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) remains technically challenging and is associated with a steep learning curve. Prostate apex dissection (PAD) is one the most challenging elements of LRP. This study describes a novel technique for PAD using a transurethral approach (urethral assistance).
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