Posterior Reconstruction and Outcomes of Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy in a High-Risk Setting

Background Management of high risk prostate cancer (HRPC) is in evolving stage. Effectiveness of the various treatment strategies is being explored. We examined the short term efficacy of laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) in treatment of patients with HRPC. Methods Retrospective observational study had 140 HRPC patients of Indian origin, based on D’Amico classification system. Baseline workup was completed. Perioperative parameters and pathological findings were recorded. Multivariate analysis was performed to find predictive factors of pathological stage and PSM. 5 year biochemical recurrence free survival (BCRFS), cancer specific survival (CSS) and overall survival (OS) were calculated. Results Mean age and PSA were 67.24±7.37 years and 23.29 ng/ml respectively. Three fourth of patients had a biopsy GS ≥8. 53.6% of patients were of clinical stage (CS) ≤T2; while 46.4% were of stage ≥T3. Conversion to open surgery rate was 15%. Mean operative time was 210 minutes; blood loss 230 ml; hospital stay 3 days; catheterization time 14 days; grade II or more complication rate 22.1%; LN positivity 20.0%; PSM rate 25.7%; upstaging 35.7%; down-staging 14.3%; pT2 31.4%; pT3a 26.4%; pT3b 42.2%. GS and CS were predictive of pathological stage and PSM respectively. 89.3% of cases were continent postoperatively. 5 year BCRFS, CSS and OS were 68.3%, 89.2% and 78.7% respectively. Conclusions LRP is feasible and effective initial treatment for HRPC. Perioperative morbidity is acceptable. Accurate staging helps in better planning of the adjuvant therapy. Good short term survival can be achieved with multimodal therapy.

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Retzius-sparing robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: functional and early oncologic results in aggressive and locally advanced prostate cancer

BMC Urology ◽

10.1186/s12894-019-0550-9 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Joanne Nyaboe Nyarangi-Dix ◽

Magdalena Görtz ◽

Georgi Gradinarov ◽

Luisa Hofer ◽

Viktoria Schütz ◽

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Keyword(s):

Prostate Cancer ◽

Lymph Node ◽

High Risk ◽

Radical Prostatectomy ◽

Postoperative Radiotherapy ◽

Locally Advanced ◽

Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy ◽

Oncologic Outcomes ◽

Robot Assisted

Abstract Background Retzius-sparing robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (rsRARP) allows entire prostatectomy procedure via the pouch of Douglas. In low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer (PCa) there is level 1 evidence that the Retzius-sparing approach impacts early continence recovery. Since specific data on aggressive and locally advanced cancer is lacking and avoiding rsRARP is presently suggested, we investigated urinary and sexual recovery, perioperative complications and early oncologic outcomes after rsRARP in this particular cohort. Methods Prospectively collected data of 50 consecutive men (median age 66 years) with high-risk PCa who underwent rsRARP in a single institution was analysed retrospectively. The follow-up for all patients was 12 months after surgery. Results 3 vs. 12 months after surgery, 82% vs. 98% of men used no pad or one safety pad and 50% vs. 72% used no pad. 89% of patients did not observe a decline of continence if postoperative radiotherapy was carried out. Considering the 17 preoperatively potent patients who underwent bi- or unilateral nerve-sparing surgery, 41% reported their first sexual intercourse within 1 year after rsRARP. 84% of patients had ≥pT3a disease and 42% positive surgical margins. A lymphadenectomy was done in 94% of patients with a median lymph node removal of 15 and lymph node metastasis in 13%. 34% underwent adjuvant radiotherapy and 22% adjuvant androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). 1-year recurrence-free survival was 96%, including 25% of patients on adjuvant or salvage ADT. Conclusions RsRARP in high-risk PCa is feasible and results in excellent continence rates, even after postoperative radiotherapy. The potency rates are promising but need further clarification in larger cohorts. Reliable oncologic outcomes require longterm follow-up and are awaited.

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