Commentary on 'Management of rectal injury during robotic radical prostatectomy.'

摘要

To review the incidence and management of rectal injury in 4,400 consecutive cases of robotic radical prostatectomy at a single institution. From September 2001 to September 2009, 4,400 patients underwent robotic radical prostatectomy. We reviewed the intraoperative and postoperative data from patients with rectal injuries. Once recognized, the rectal injuries were closed in 2 layers. Clear liquids were started the day after surgery. Healing of the vesicourethral anastomosis was confirmed by cystography 5-14 days postoperatively.