Lymphocele Prevention During Robotic Radical Prostatectomy

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This video shows a novel technique to prevent the formation of lymphocele during transperitoneal robotic radical prostatectomy. Strategic rotation and fixation of a peritoneal flap around the lateral aspect of the bladder after completion of pelvic lymph node dissection appears to reduce the incidence of lymphoceles significantly.
Lymphoceles are a collection of fluid that may collect deep in the pelvis after a lymph node dissection. Lymphoceles may become infected, cause pain, or other unwanted issues for patients. They may require additional drainage procedures. The technique presented in this video appears to reduce this complication significantly.

tags: lymphocele radical prostatectomy robotic radical prostatectomy prostatectomy transperitoneal prostatectomy drainage procedures lymph node dissection prostate cancer prostate gland


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