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Fig. 7.1 Periprostatic anatomy. The nerves (NVB) run along the posterolateral aspect of the prostate, surrounded by the periprostatic (lateral pelvic) fascia. Until the nerves are fully released from the…

Fig. 1.1 Course of the pudendal nerve and its terminal branches Superficial branches supply the skin of the perineum and posterior scrotum. The rectal nerves innervate the external anal sphincter….

Fig. 5.1 Transperitoneal trocar placement. From Lei Y., et al. Athermal Division and Selective Suture Ligation of the Dorsal Vein Complex During Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: Description of Technique and…

Fig. 6.1 View through the Visiport as anterior rectus fascia is incised horizontally. Left rectus m. belly is the red structure visible through incised fascia, midline is the yellow area…

Fig. 9.1 Radiation therapy-related changes in a prostate needle biopsy are characterized by a diminution in the number of neoplastic glands, which are often poorly formed and haphazardly arranged within…

Fig. 8.1 Incising the peritoneum lateral to the right medial umbilical ligament down to the level of the vas deferens and internal ring on the right Fig. 8.2 Markedly fibrotic…

  Nomenclature Description of dissection Historic definition Zones of dissection Current MSKCC definition External iliac vein Limited 1 Limited External iliac vein and obturator fossa Standard 1, 2 Limited External…

Fig. 3.1 Patient positioned in low lithotomy position with a split leg attachment. The arms are positioned anatomically alongside the body and carefully secured. The vacuum mattress is inflated for…

Fig. 12.1 Standard management of urinary function for all prostatectomy patients Risk Factors Risk factors for urinary incontinence after RP are varied and for the sake of simplicity can be…

Fig. 10.1 Long 12 mm bladeless trocar used as camera port in obese patients During the operation, obese patients can have extra adipose deposition in the posterior plane, making isolation…