ABSTRACT
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.
