Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2021, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (6): 973-977.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2021.06.012

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The effect of modified apical dissection and periurethral structure preservation in the immediate continence recovery after laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Wang Mingshuai1, Xiong Tianyu1, Jiang Mingxin1, Qian Xiaosong1, Wang Sihao1, Cui Yun1, Niu Yinong1,2*   

  1. 1. Department of Urology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100010,China;
    2. Department of Urology, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100038, China
  • Received:2021-08-17 Online:2021-12-21 Published:2021-12-17
  • Contact: * E-mail: 18601020160@163.com
  • Supported by:
    National Natural Science Foundation of China(81770754).

Abstract: Objective To explore the effect of modified apical dissection and periurethral structure preservation in the immediate continence recovery after laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. Methods The patients who were diagnosed with prostate cancer in the Department of Urology of Beijing Chaoyang Hospital from September 2020 to December 2020 were selected as the study subjects. Among them, total 10 patients underwent laparoscopic radical prostatectomy with modified apical dissection and periurethral structure preservation by the same surgical team. The perioperative and follow-up data were collected for analyzing the perioperative complication and immediate continence rate. Results The mean age was 68±9, the median Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) score was 1, the median maximum prostate specific antigen (PSA) was 15.05(7.05,31.00)ng/mL. There were 8 cases for cT2, 1 case for cT3, and 1 case for cT4. The mean operative time was (123±26) min and the mean established blood loss was (63±28) mL. The median day of catheter removal was 5 (5, 7) days and 9 patients obtained complete urinary continence at the day of catheter removal. One case suffered Clavien I complication postoperatively. Totally 2 cases were diagnosed as pT2a, 5 cases as pT2c, 1 case as pT3b and 2 case as pT4. Gleason score of 2 cases was 3+3, 5 cases 4+3, and 3 cases 4+5/5+4. Four patients had positive apical surgical margin. Conclusion The primary study indicated that the technique of modified apical dissection and periurethral structure preservation could improve the immediate continence rate after laparoscopic radical prostatectomy without compromising complication. However, the apical positive surgical margin was higher. The technique requires further development, and high-quality clinical study was required to confirm the efficacy.

Key words: prostate cancer, radical prostatectomy, urethra, continence

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