extraperitoneoscopic radical prostatectomy after pelvic sugery procedures.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of study is to evaluate the results of extraperitoneoscopic radical prostatectomy performed in the presence of various complicating factors.

PATIENTS AND METHODS

Materials and methods: This prospective study included 7 patients with a diagnosis of prostate cancer (T1-T2b, No, Mo) who underwent extraperitoneoscopic radical prostatectomy (ERPE).

RESULTS

Results: Among all ERPEs performed on seven patients, the maximum duration of the surgery was 6 hours 30 minutes, and the minimum one was 3 hours 40 minutes. The average volume of blood loss did not exceed 350±20 ml; decline in hemoglobin level was in the range of 10-12 g/l. The urethral catheter was removed no earlier than 7 days after the surgery. Drainage from the space of Retzius was removed on the 3rd day. Postoperative complications occurred in 2 patients (28.57%). The maximum period of postoperative outpatient follow-up was 22 months. In 6 patients (85.71%), complete urinary retention up to 3 months was noted. One patient (14.29%) had mild urinary incontinence (PADtest - no more than one pad per day). In these cases, sexual potency was absent in 100% of patients. The maximum postoperative PSA level in the group reached 0.13 ng/ ml.

CONCLUSION

Conclusions: Own experience of ERPE in patients on the background of previous transurethral resections and vaporization of the prostate demonstrated the effectiveness and safety of the method. More extensive studies with a larger number of cases are needed.