Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy in a patient with a preexisting three-piece inflatable penile prosthesis

Korean J Urol. 2010 Jan;51(1):70-2. doi: 10.4111/kju.2010.51.1.70. Epub 2010 Jan 21.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Penile prosthesis; Prostatectomy; Prostatic neoplasms; Robotics.