Minimal bleeding prostatectomy

ABSTRACT

A study was performed on thirty patients who underwent retro pubic prostatectomy; fifteen of them through a transverse prostatic Capsular incision, and another fifteen through a vertical prostatic capsular incision which cause less interference with the vertically running blood vessels. This Modification reduced intra and postoperative bleeding by about "25%". Such a vertical Capsular incision can also be extended easily into the urinary bladder on need, and was associated with a shorter period of postoperative catheterisation and hospitalisation. Thus, we recommend using vertical capsular incision instead of the classical transverse one due to the above mentioned advantages, the literature is also reviewed