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Ultra low pressure robotic assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) with pelvic lymph node dissection performed as a day case: first reported case in the UK

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A man in his sixties with locally advanced prostate cancer underwent ultra-low pressure robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) with pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) and was safely discharged the same day. This is the first reported UK case of day-case RARP with PLND performed at 6 mmHg. The patient experienced no complications and reported minimal discomfort postoperatively. We highlight that, with appropriate patient selection, patient's counselling, perioperative optimization, and ultra-low pressure techniques, same-day discharge after RARP with PLND is feasible, safe, and potentially scalable within NHS pathways.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjag032

Authors: Mayas Rddah, Leo Kretzmer, Gabriel Sullivan, Nicola Milton, Abdoulai Samateh, Edward Calleja

Institutions: Eastbourne District General Hospital, East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Language: English

Topic: Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,000