AUTHOR=Katsimperis Stamatios , Juliebø-Jones Patrick , Ta Anthony , Tandogdu Zafer , Al-Bermani Osama , Bellos Themistoklis , Esperto Francesco , Tonyali Senol , Mitsogiannis Iraklis , Skolarikos Andreas , Varkarakis Ioannis , Somani Bhaskar K. , Tzelves Lazaros 

TITLE=Surgical techniques to preserve continence after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Surgery

VOLUME=10

YEAR=2023

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/surgery/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2023.1289765

DOI=10.3389/fsurg.2023.1289765

ISSN=2296-875X

ABSTRACT=<p>Radical prostatectomy significantly impacts the inherent anatomy of the male pelvis and the functional mechanisms of urinary continence. Incontinence has a considerable negative influence on the quality of life of patients, as well as their social and psychological wellbeing. Numerous surgical techniques have been demonstrated to support the preservation of continence during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). In this in-depth analysis, we give a general summary of the surgical techniques used in RARP and their impact on incontinence rates.</p>