title: Technique of modern radical perineal prostatectomy.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The modern perineal approach to radical prostatectomy uses either nerve-sparing or extended radical modifications on each side. These modifications add optimal potency preservation and optimal cancer control to the benefits of a minimally invasive approach.
  
  
  METHODS
  Because of space constraints, this description emphasizes the anatomy and technique of the nerve-sparing and extended radical modifications.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The modern perineal approach provides all the advantages of surgical removal of the cancerous prostate with the least morbidity.
authors.affiliation: Division of Urology, Marin General Hospital, San Rafael, California, USA.
authors.forename: Vernon E
authors.initials: VE
authors.lastname: Weldon
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000601:surgery*; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D008197:Lymph Node Excision; D008297:Male; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D010502:Perineum / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000379:methods*; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D013521:Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male / Q000379:methods