title: A modified right angle clamp for radical retropubic prostatectomy and cystectomy.
abstract: A modified version of a classic right angle clamp is described. The use of the new surgical instrument is advocated during radical retropubic prostatectomy and cystectomy for a safer and easier division of the puboprostatic ligaments and the dorsal vein complex as a single unit. The special shape of the clamp allows the surgeon to move freely and angle it beneath the pubis without hindrance from the bladder.
authors: Department of Urology, Scientific Institute H San Raffaele, Milan, Italy.
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Broglia
authors: V
authors: V
authors: Scattoni
authors: L
authors: L
authors: da Pozzo
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Rigatti
mesh_terms: D015653:Cystectomy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013525:Surgical Instruments