Robotic simple prostatectomy: A consideration for large prostate adenomas


Submitted: January 23, 2015
Accepted: January 23, 2015
Published: December 30, 2014
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  • Joshua B. Nething Northeastern Ohio Medical University Department of Urology, Akron, Ohio, United States.
  • Daniel J. Ricchiuti St. Elizabeth Health Center, Division of Urology, Youngstown, Ohio, United States.
  • Rhys Irvine Northeastern Ohio Medical University Department of Urology, Akron, Ohio, United States.
  • David Drevna Northeastern Ohio Medical University Department of Urology, Akron, Ohio, United States.
Background: The management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) has changed considerably over the last several decades. First line treatment of BPH and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) with medical therapy has created a population of men with much larger prostate glands, many of whom require surgical intervention. Patients with prostate glands greater than 80 to 100 grams may be better managed surgically with a retropubic prostatectomy. We explore our experience with robotic assisted simple prostatectomy and review the relevant literature. Database: The database reviewed includes our experience with seven patients undergoing robotic simple prostatectomy, and a comprehensive review of the previously published series of this procedure. In addition, the literature pertaining to a pure laparoscopic approach to simple prostatectomy is reviewed. Conclusion: Robotic experience and training has become a standard in resident training programs; while classic transurethral resection is being performed less for large prostate glands. The robotic approach to simple prostatectomy provides an excellent option for surgical treatment of very large prostate glands, providing patients acceptable results in terms of operative time, estimated blood loss, hospital stay and duration of Foley catheter.

Nething, J. B., Ricchiuti, D. J., Irvine, R., & Drevna, D. (2014). Robotic simple prostatectomy: A consideration for large prostate adenomas. Archivio Italiano Di Urologia E Andrologia, 86(4), 241–244. https://doi.org/10.4081/aiua.2014.4.241

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