TAVERNA , G

Objectives. To evaluate the complications and results of radical retropubic prostatectomy with the anatomic approach, at our center, to allow a comparison with published studies and precise patient counseling. Methods. We reviewed the charts and records of the follow-up visits of all patients who consecutively underwent radical retropubic...

Introduction: The aim of this study was to apply a simple mathematical approach to calculate blood loss in 126 patients undergoing radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP). Materials and Methods: Perioperative red blood cell loss (RBCL) was estimated by adding the difference in circulating red blood cells from before to after surgery to the...