Extraperitoneal Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy in Continuous Spinal Anesthesia: A New Approach to an Established Technique.

Background and

Objectives

To prove the feasibility of continuous spinal extraperitoneal robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (cseRALP) in order to expand the pool of eligible patients. Materials and

Methods

According to IDEAL guidelines, a consecutive cohort of patients who underwent cseRALP was enrolled. Pre-, intra-, and post-operative data were collected, with particular focus on safety and oncological outcomes.

Results

A total of three patients underwent this technique, with no intra- or post-operative medical complications. Only a grade 1 Clavien-Dindo complication was reported, small urinary leakage treated with an indwelling catheter. Oncological and functional results at month 3 were satisfactory, with no recurrence and no stress incontinence.

Conclusions

cseRALP seems to be feasible and safe; further trials are mandatory.