This study will describe a initial experience in RALRP in Brazilian University Hospital. The follow-up of patients was performed as an examination at the medical consultation every three months. Complications were categorized according to the Clavien classification system. Biochemical failure was established by PSA level. Continence was defined as patients who remain dry and who do not require any kind of protection in their everyday activities. Sexual potency was defined as the ability to get and keep an erection for long enough to have satisfying sexual relations with or without the use of type-5 phosphodiesterase inhibitors (PDE-5) and a Sexual Health Inventory for Men (SHIM) score greater or equal to 21. Positive surgical margin is defined as the presence of neoplastic glands in direct contact with the ink on the surface of the piece, with no interposed connective tissue.
Age
40–80
Sex
MALE
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
patients diagnosed with localized Prostate Adenocarcinoma submitted to surgical treatment with Robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
You may not be if
patients undergoing other treatments for adenocarcinoma of the prostate
conversion to open prostatectomy
loss of follow-up
Clareo Health | Pentafecta Outcomes After Robot-assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
