Medicina (Dec 2024)

Extraperitoneal Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy in Continuous Spinal Anesthesia: A New Approach to an Established Technique

  • Simone Morselli,
  • Laura Zavatti,
  • Riccardo Ferrari,
  • Lorenzo Gatti,
  • Salvatore Micali,
  • Salvatore Rabito,
  • Luca Cindolo,
  • Giovanni Ferrari

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60121973
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 60, no. 12
p. 1973

Abstract

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Background and Objectives: To prove the feasibility of continuous spinal extraperitoneal robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (cseRALP) in order to expand the pool of eligible patients. Materials and Methods: According to IDEAL guidelines, a consecutive cohort of patients who underwent cseRALP was enrolled. Pre-, intra-, and post-operative data were collected, with particular focus on safety and oncological outcomes. Results: A total of three patients underwent this technique, with no intra- or post-operative medical complications. Only a grade 1 Clavien–Dindo complication was reported, small urinary leakage treated with an indwelling catheter. Oncological and functional results at month 3 were satisfactory, with no recurrence and no stress incontinence. Conclusions: cseRALP seems to be feasible and safe; further trials are mandatory.

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