Surgical Forum
Technological development of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
Zhao Haochen, Liao Xinyang, Bao Yige, Wei Qiang
Published 2024-02-01
Cite as Chin J Surg, 2024, 62(2): 116-121. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112139-20230805-00033
Abstract
The surgical outcomes of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy have shown remarkable improvement over the last two decades since its advent, due to advances in surgical concepts, techniques, and equipment. Today, ongoing research aims to compare the benefits and drawbacks of various surgical approaches, such as anterior, posterior, lateral, transvesical, and transperineal approaches, in terms of tumor control, functional recovery, and complication reduction in order to achieve the goal of pentafecta (no postoperative complications and negative surgical margins in addition to trifecta) to the maximum extent. It is imperative to explore and integrate novel technologies such as 5G remote surgery and artificial intelligence into the clinical practice of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy while ensuring patient safety, which has immense potential for substantial benefits to patients with prostate cancer.
Key words:
Prostate neoplasms; Prostatectomy; Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy; Surgical approach; Complications
Contributor Information
Zhao Haochen
Department of Urology &
Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
Liao Xinyang
Department of Urology &
Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
Bao Yige
Department of Urology &
Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
Wei Qiang
Department of Urology &
Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China