In recent years, the principles of open simple prostatectomy have been successfully transferred to laparoscopic and robot-assisted approaches, with the advantage of allowing faster recovery and reduced blood loss. Despite these advantages, most patients require continuous bladder irrigation in the postoperative period and will have ejaculatory dysfunction as a result of the removal of the prostatic urethra. The robot-assisted or laparoscopic simple prostatectomy with prostatic urethra preservation is the solution to overcome and solve these complications related to traditional surgical techniques and even transurethral endoscopic enucleations.

The purpose of this webinar is to teach the different steps of simple prostatectomy with preservation of the urethra with the visualization of two semi live surgeries performed by very experienced surgeons. In addition, webinar attendees will have the opportunity to discuss the cases, learn the best indications, tricks and tips for the best success in applying the surgical technique.

Target

The course is intended for urologists wishing to extend their knowledge concerning robotic or laparoscopic simple prostatectomy with prostatic urethra preservation and improving their practical skills.

Objectives

• Describe the current role and possible indications of simple prostatectomy with prostatic urethra preservation
• Elucidate how to select the best patients for preservation of the prostatic urethra
• Explain the advantages of prostatic adenomectomy with prostatic urethra preservation
• Explain the surgical technique step by step
• Provide tips and tricks to improve the efficacy of the surgery

Programme

Moderators – Estevao Lima, Pedro Bargão, Ricardo Autorino

21h00 – Robotic or laparoscopic adenomectomy for BPH. Does it have a role today? – Riccardo Autorino

21h15 – Which patients have the best indication for preserving the prostatic urethra? – Estevao Lima

21h30 - What are the advantages of adenomectomy with prostatic urethra preservation in comparation with transurethral prostatic enucleation - resection? – Pedro Bargão

21h45 – Semilive surgery: Robotic extraperitoneal simple prostatectomy with prostatic urethra preservation for benign prostatic hyperplasia – Francesco Porpiglia

22h15 – Semilive surgery: laparoscopic extraperitoneal simple prostatectomy with prostatic urethra preservation for benign prostatic hyperplasia – Estevao Lima and José Soares

22h45 – Take home messages and final remarks

Mandatory registration. 

Webinar language: english