Surgical modifications for ligation of deep dorsal vein complex from retropubic space

A Modified Right Angle Clamp for Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy and Cystectomy

“…In contrast, due to its special curved shape, this new clamp is neither limited by the constrictive pelvic ana tomical configuration nor by the presence of the bladder. We performed a one-step clamping and division of the puboprostatic ligaments and the dorsal vein complex as recently described by others [4], The surgical instrument described is also helpful when the traditional Walsh tech nique is carried out.…”