Nerve-sparing techniques in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy - anatomical approach.

Introduction: Nerve-sparing (NS) techniques in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) are foundational to preserving sexual function and urinary continence in prostate cancer (PCa) patients.

Areas Covered: This article aims to classify nerve-sparing (NS) techniques in RARP based on an anatomical approach to the prostate. We have identified three main NS approaches in RARP: anterior, lateral, and posterior.