Urethral catheterization is necessary after robotic radical prostatectomy, but can, however, lead to pain, discomfort and infection. Tewari and colleagues, therefore, conducted a pilot study to ...

We recently reported our initial experience with single-port transvesical enucleation of the prostate (STEP) performed through a solitary suprapubic incision via a single-access port inserted directly ...

Dr. Patrick Walsh answers the question: 'Perineal Vs. Retropubic Approach?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: What are the differences between a radical perineal prostatectomy and a radical retropubic ...

OF THE many problems presented by the operation of prostatectomy none are of more importance than that of the adequate control of bleeding from the prostatic cavity after the gland has been enucleated ...

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THE number of reported cases of osteitis pubis following suprapubic or retropubic prostatectomy 1–11 suggests that it is a rare complication. Since this is not in accord with our own experience we ...

A 76-year-old man underwent retropubic prostatectomy for obstructive symptoms 10 years ago. He now presents with newly diagnosed prostate carcinoma, Gleason score 4 (2+2), PSA 8.2, stage T1c, prostate ...