Comparison of Retzius-sparing versus standard robot-assisted radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer

Tahra, Ahmet; Şen, Uğur; Sobay, Resul; İnkaya, Abdurrahman; Küçük, Eyüp Veli; Boylu, Uğur

doi:10.1016/j.acuroe.2021.12.003

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“…Of note, 24 studies comparing RS-RARP to other approaches have been published up to April 15, 2023. Most reports aimed to demonstrate differences between RS-RARP and other approaches in terms of early and late urinary continence (Table 1) [5–8,9 ▪ ,10,11 ▪ ,12–16,17 ▪ ,18,19 ▪ ,20–22,23 ▪ ,24 ▪▪ ,25–28], but none focused on erectile function as primary endpoint. A minority of the studies reported data on sexual function, never finding significant differences among the RARP approaches.…”

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The spread of retzius-sparing robotic prostatectomy: an update after 10 years

Galfano

Secco

Olivero

et al. 2023

Current Opinion in Urology

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Purpose of reviewObjective of our work is to provide an update of the state of the art concerning Retzius-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RS-RARP) and to give a possible vision on the future developments of this new approach.Recent findingsA nonsystematic literature review has been conducted, finding 27 comparative studies and 24 reviews published up to April 15, 2023. Most of these studies confirm the advantages of RS-RARP relative to standard RARP mainly on early continence recovery. Conversely, discordant findings are reported for the benefit of RS-RARP on late continence recovery. Uncertainty is still present on the impact on positive surgical margins (PSMs), but this statement is based on low level of evidence. Several data concerning the learning curve have shown the safety of RS-RARP, but the need of adequate tutoring. Recent studies also confirmed the feasibility of RS-RARP in the setting of high-risk prostate cancer (PCa), large prostate volume, patients with an history of benign prostatic hyperplasia surgery and patients with a transplanted kidney. Atypical advantages can be also seen in the reduction of risk of postoperative inguinal hernias and in case of concomitant rectal resection.SummaryRetzius-sparing RARP has been confirmed to be one of the standard approaches for the treatment of PCa, with well documented advantages and uncertainty on PSMs.

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confidence: 99%