Descending Nerve-Sparing Radical Prostatectomy – Results and Consequences
T. Kälble, C. Schmitt, T. Bartschat, B. Alt, T. Yiakoumos · Aktuelle Urologie · 2010 · Heft S 01 · S. S66-S69
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Abstract Nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy is the therapy of choice in selected prostate cancer patients. In an internal quality control including a questionnaire, our nerve-sparing radical prostatectomies have been analysed for oncological and functional results as well as patient satisfaction. 171 consecutive nerve sparing radical prostatectomies have been analysed, 123 bilateral, 48 unilateral. The median follow-up was 26 (2–56) months. The operations were performed by 5 surgeons. In 27 % the T-category and in 12 % the Gleason score had been understaged preoperatively, 9 % had positive margins and in 4 % l…