Are Postoperative Laboratory Studies Following Robotic Assisted Radical Prostatectomy Necessary?

Introduction: We evaluated the necessity of obtaining routine postoperative laboratory studies, such as complete blood count and basic metabolic panel, after robotic assisted radical prostatectomy.

Methods: This study is a retrospective review of 200 robotic assisted radical prostatectomy cases performed over a year and a half at our institution. The incidences of laboratory abnormalities were examined along with any clinical intervention.

Reduction in postoperative ileus rates utilizing lower pressure pneumoperitoneum in robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy.

Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) is the most commonly performed surgery for prostate cancer. This is a study comparing differences in postoperative outcomes between pneumoperitoneum pressures of 15 mmHg and 12 mmHg. Retrospective chart review was performed on 400 patients undergoing RARP over a 5 year period.

Prospective randomized study evaluating ultrasound versus fluoroscopy guided sacral InterStim® lead placement: A pilot study.

Objective: To investigate the use of intraoperative ultrasound during stage I InterStim® sacral lead placement.

Methods: A total of 40 patients were randomly assigned to undergo InterStim® lead placement utilizing fluoroscopy or ultrasound guidance. Patients were blinded for the duration of the study.

Hemostatic plug: novel technique for closure of percutaneous nephrostomy tract.

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a standard treatment for patients with large or complex kidney stones. The procedure has traditionally included postoperative placement of a nephrostomy tube to allow for drainage and possible reentry. This practice was first implemented after complications incurred after tubeless PCNL in a small patient population.