Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy in a patient with a preexisting three-piece inflatable penile prosthesis.
We report a rare case of robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RARP) in a patient with a preexisting penile prosthesis. In this case, we completed RARP without removing the reservoir by using a deflation-inflation technique, and there were no complications related to the prosthesis. The patient had a negative surgical margin. The preserved three-piece inflatable penile prosthesis continued to function properly in 1 month. Reservoir-preserving RARP is technically feasible and safe. However, it is important to be aware of device-related complications. Long-term studies on the mechanical survival rate and patient satisfaction should be also performed.
Choi
Kyung Hwa
KH
Department of Urology, Urological Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Lee
Seung Hwan
SH
Jung
Won Sug
WS
Chung
Byung Ha
BH