Expert review of anticancer therapy
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Expert Rev Anticancer Ther · Mar 2008
ReviewNerve-sparing techniques in open and laparoscopic prostatectomy.
Open and laparoscopic radical prostatectomy is a safe and effective treatment for organ-confined prostate cancer with excellent cancer control and quality of life outcomes. We present current nerve-sparing techniques used in open, laparoscopic and robot-assisted prostatectomy to maximize postoperative potency. ⋯ These techniques serve to minimize injury without compromising oncologic outcomes. In combination with postoperative pharmacological and mechanical recuperative approaches, nerve-sparing surgery has made an impact in postprostatectomy quality of life.