Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy using the avatera system™: a prospective pilot study

• DOI: 10.23736/s2724-6051.23.05545-3
• Publication Date: 2023-11-28T16:32:04Z
• Authors: Kristiana GKEKA; Panagiotis KALLID...; Angelis PETEINARIS; Paraskevi KATSAKIORI; Vasileios TATANIS; Solon FAITATZIADIS; Theodoros SPINOS; Athanasios VAGIONIS; Theofanis VRETTOS; Jens-Uwe STOLZENBURG; Evangelos LIATSIKOS
• Keywords: Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

BACKGROUND: Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy is a minimally invasive, safe procedure preferred in the management of localized prostate cancer. In this study, we present our initial experience with avatera™ system (avateramedical GmbH, Jena, Germany) robot-assisted prostatectomy.METHODS: A total fourteen patients underwent using newly introduced department from June 2022 to October 2022. The primary endpoints study were time and successful completion operation, hemoglobin drop presence complications. pathologic tumor stage positive surgical margins also recorded. Follow-up for functional outcomes over period 3 months took place.RESULTS: all surgeries was successful. median draping docking times 9.5 minutes (7-13) 10 (5-40), respectively. console 103.5 (90-121). No conversion laparoscopic or open necessary. 1.95 g/dL (0.3-2.7), while two postoperatively. major complications need transfusion noticed. Six after procedure, 78.6% participants continent 77.7% nerve-sparing reported erections adequate intercourse.CONCLUSIONS: All operations completed successfully without significant blood loss. acceptable according literature. Based on early outcomes, GmbH) could be considered feasible, safe, efficient.