Research Article: The application of Foley catheter traction technique in extraperitoneal robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
Abstract:
To describe a technique to improve exposure of prostate during extraperitoneal robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (EP-RARP).
Introduction:
Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) has increasingly used worldwide, was the common surgical approach for prostatectomy [1, 2]. The use of minimally invasive techniques reduced the risk of surgical site infection by comparison with open surgery [3]. Prostatectomy has always been led by the transperitoneal approach, due to the larger working space and familiarity with the intra-abdominal landmarks. However, the extraperitoneal approach offers advantages such as: avoiding the peritoneal cavity; less bowel…
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