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A curved Lowsley retractor improves manoeuvrability of the prostate during ascending radical retropubic prostatectomy

Rolf GillitzerJoachim W. Thüroff

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MaleProstatectomymedicine.medical_specialtybusiness.industryProstatectomyUrologymedicine.medical_treatmentUrologyProstatic NeoplasmsNeurovascular bundlemedicine.diseaseRetractorDissectionProstate cancermedicine.anatomical_structureProstateMedical IllustrationVesicourethral anastomosisHumansMedicinebusinessRadical retropubic prostatectomy

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Worldwide, radical retropubic prostatectomy is the commonest surgical procedure for treating localized prostate cancer. The technique has evolved continuously over the years, yielding improved continence and potency while reducing considerably the associated complications. Simple surgical ‘tricks’ have been proposed for crucial steps, e.g. the control of the dorsal venous complex, atraumatic dissection of the neurovascular bundles (NVBs), improved visualization of the urethral stump and tailoring of the vesicourethral anastomosis [1,2].

yearjournalcountryeditionlanguage
2007-06-01BJU International
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1464-410x.2007.06918.x