Transvesical robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: a report of 13 cases / 现代泌尿外科杂志

【Objective】 To share the technical key points and experience of transvesical robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (TvRARP). 【Methods】 The clinical data of 13 patients with prostate cancer (PCa) receiving TvRARP during Nov.2021 and May 2022 were collected. The operation time, estimated blood loss, blood transfusion rate, catheter removal time, postoperative length of hospital stay, immediate urinary continence rate, postoperative IIEF-5 score and perioperative complications were evaluated. 【Results】 The operation time was (142±39) min, estimated intraoperative blood loss was (76±40) mL, and no transfusion was needed. The median postoperative IIEF-5 score was 16 (12-22), hospital stay 3 (2-5)days, and catheter removal time 7(5-14)days. Of all 13 patients, 12(92.3%) achieved immediate urinary continence at the removal of catheter. There were no postoperative complications of Clavien Ⅲ and above. Clavien Ⅰ-Ⅱ complications were observed in 4 patients (30.8%). 【Conclusion】 TvRARP is feasible and safe for selected patients with clinically localized PCa, which can ensure promising postoperative urinary continence and preserve erectile functional.

The therapeutic effect of pelvic floor muscle exercise on urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy: a meta-analysis / 亚洲男科学杂志(英文版)

Pelvic floor muscle exercise (PFME) is the most common conservative management for urinary incontinence (UI) after radical prostatectomy (RP). However, whether the PFME guided by a therapist (G-PFME) can contribute to the recovery of urinary continence for patients after RP is still controversial. We performed this meta-analysis to investigate the effectiveness of G-PFME on UI after RP and to explore whether the additional preoperative G-PFME is superior to postoperative G-PFME alone. Literature search was conducted on Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, and PubMed, to obtain all relevant randomized controlled trials published before March 1, 2018. Outcome data were pooled and analyzed with Review Manager 5.3 to compare the continence rates of G-PFME with control and to compare additional preoperative G-PFME with postoperative G-PFME. Twenty-two articles with 2647 patients were included. The continence rates of G-PFME were all superior to control at different follow-up time points, with the odds ratio (OR) (95% confidence interval [CI]) of 2.79 (1.53-5.07), 2.80 (1.87-4.19), 2.93 (1.19-7.22), 4.11 (2.24-7.55), and 2.41 (1.33-4.36) at 1 month, 3 months, 4 months, 6 months, and 12 months after surgery, respectively. However, there was no difference between additional preoperative G-PFME and postoperative G-PFME, with the OR (95% CI) of 1.70 (0.56-5.11) and 1.35 (0.41-4.40) at 1 month and 3 months after RP, respectively. G-PFME could improve the recovery of urinary continence at both early and long-term stages. Starting the PFME preoperatively might not produce extra benefits for patients at early stage, compared with postoperative PFME.

The therapeutic effect of pelvic floor muscle exercise on urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy: A meta-analysis / 亚洲男科学杂志(英文版)

Pelvic floor muscle exercise (PFME) is the most common conservative management for urinary incontinence (UI) after radical prostatectomy (RP). However, whether the PFME guided by a therapist (G-PFME) can contribute to the recovery of urinary continence for patients after RP is still controversial. We performed this meta-analysis to investigate the effectiveness of G-PFME on UI after RP and to explore whether the additional preoperative G-PFME is superior to postoperative G-PFME alone. Literature search was conducted on Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, and PubMed, to obtain all relevant randomized controlled trials published before March 1, 2018. Outcome data were pooled and analyzed with Review Manager 5.3 to compare the continence rates of G-PFME with control and to compare additional preoperative G-PFME with postoperative G-PFME. Twenty-two articles with 2647 patients were included. The continence rates of G-PFME were all superior to control at different follow-up time points, with the odds ratio (OR) (95% confidence interval [CI]) of 2.79 (1.53-5.07), 2.80 (1.87-4.19), 2.93 (1.19-7.22), 4.11 (2.24-7.55), and 2.41 (1.33-4.36) at 1 month, 3 months, 4 months, 6 months, and 12 months after surgery, respectively. However, there was no difference between additional preoperative G-PFME and postoperative G-PFME, with the OR (95% CI) of 1.70 (0.56-5.11) and 1.35 (0.41-4.40) at 1 month and 3 months after RP, respectively. G-PFME could improve the recovery of urinary continence at both early and long-term stages. Starting the PFME preoperatively might not produce extra benefits for patients at early stage, compared with postoperative PFME.

Resultados de cirugía tipo TVT con un seguimiento mínimo de 6 años / Results of TVT-type surgery with a minimum follow-up of 6 years

Introducción: El objetivo de este trabajo es mostrar los resultados a largo plazo de la técnica TVT con un seguimiento mínimo de 6 años. Material y método: Con insumos de fabricación local y usando la técnica del TVT, 108 pacientes fueron operadas entre enero de 2002 y agosto de 2003. Los datos analizados fueron: edad, número de partos, cirugías previas, estado nutricional, tiempo de operación, de sonda uretro-vesical y estadía en hospital, residuo posmiccional, complicaciones y continencia urinaria. Resultados: Edad promedio 53 años (27-76). Tiempo de seguimiento promedio 80 meses (72-90). Índice masa corporal promedio 29, número de partos promedio 3,5. Tiempo quirúrgico promedio 33 minutos (15-70). Días promedio de hospitalización 1,09 (1-3).Residuo posmiccional promedio 39,3 cc. Complicaciones: Perforación vesical 14 (13 por ciento),retención urinaria 3 (3 por ciento), ITU aguda no complicada 1 (1 por ciento), infección de herida operatoria1 (1 por ciento). La tasa de continencia con pacientes secas sin uso de protectores fue de 83 por ciento. En 12 pacientes (11 por ciento) se desarrolló una urgencia miccional de novo, la que ha sido manejada en forma satisfactoria con anticolinérgicos. Discusión: Podemos concluir que la técnica de sling retropúbico es un procedimiento con buenos resultados a largo plazo, mínimamente invasiva y con una tasa de complicaciones aceptables que pueden habitualmente ser resueltas sin mayores problemas en la práctica clínica habitual del urólogo. Los resultados son además concordantes con otras series tanto nacionales como internaciones.

Introduction: The aim of this paper is to show the long-term results of TVT technique with minimal follow-up of 6 years. Materials and methods: With local manufacturing devices and using the technique of TVT, 108 patients were operated between January2002 and August 2003. The data analyzed were age, parity, previous surgery, nutritional status, surgical time, Foley catheter and hospital stay, post void residual urine, complications and urinary continence. Results: Median age 53 years (27-76). Mean follow-up time 80 months (72-90). Mean body mass index 29, mean parity 3.5. Mean operative time 33 minutes (15-70). Mean hospital days 1.09 (1-3). Mean post void residual urine 39.3 cc. Complications: bladder perforation 14 (13 percent), urinary retention, 3 (3 percent), uncomplicated urinary tract infection 1 (1 percent), wound infection 1 (1 percent). The continence rate with dry patients was 83 percent. 12 patients (11 percent) developed de novo urgency, which has been satisfactorily treated with anticholinergics. Discussion: We conclude that retropubic sling is a procedure with successful long-term results, minimally invasive, with acceptable complications that can usually be resolved without problems in clinical practice by urologist. The results are also consistent with other series both national and international.