Endoscopic extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy: laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgery

Endoscopic/laparoscopic extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy (EERPE) has become established as a viable therapeutic option for localized prostate cancer. This book is an atlas, not a conventional textbook. Its guides the urologist step by step through EERPE, enabling the practitioner to confidently and successfully perform this highly standardized technique. Every stage of the procedure is presented with numerous endoscopic images and diagrams so that practitioners can fully grasp and follow each individual surgical step. Complications and their management are described in detail. Special chapters are devoted to the anatomy of the prostate, anesthesiology considerations, and postoperative management and training.

Historical aspects of laparoscopy and endoscopic extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy (EERPE). Historical overview of robotic radical prostatectomy. Surgical anatomy for radical prostatectomy. Surgical neuroanatomy of the male pelvis. Inter- and intrafascial dissection technique of nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy. The muscular systems of the bladder neck and urethra. Equipment an.nbs.recommended set of instruments for EERPE. Advances in image processing. Indications for EERPE. Anesthesia considerations in radical prostatectomy. Pelvic lymphadenectomy in the management of prostate cancer.Technique of EERPE - step by step. Trouble shooting. Hemostasis in radical prostatectomy. Extraperitoneal robotic radical prostatectomy: operative technique - step by step. The need for classification of complications of radical prostatectomy. Modular training in EERPE. Postoperative Management. Inpatient rehabilitation of post-prostatectomy incontinence. Rehabilitation of erectile function after radical prostatectomy.

Endoscopic/ laparoscopic extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy (EERPE) has become established as a therapeutic option for localized prostate cancer. Step-by-step, this atlas guides the urologist through EERPE, aiming to make this highly standardized technique reproducible. Every stage of the procedure is presented with numerous endoscopic images and diagrams so that the reader can fully comprehend the different surgical steps. Complications and their management are described in detail. In addition, special chapters are devoted to the anatomy of the prostate, anesthesiological considerations, and postoperative management and training.