A novel bovine model for training urological surgeons in laparoscopic radical nephrectomy.

Purpose: To design a training phantom to allow trainees to demonstrate and practice the key steps of a laparoscopic nephrectomy, while demonstrating the anatomical landmarks, together with correct instrumentation and safe ergonomic layout.

Materials And Methods: Calves, prepared according to the strict standards of the meat industry, were purchased from a local abattoir. The skinned torso of a 30-kg calf was prepared by opening the abdomen and removing most of the ribs and the pelvis to create a larger working space.

Functional and oncological outcomes of men under 60 years of age having endoscopic surgery for prostate cancer are optimal following intrafascial endoscopic extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy.

Background: Endoscopic extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy (EERPE) is a well-established procedure for treatment of prostate cancer (PCa). Intrafascial nerve-sparing EERPE (nsEERPE) aims to preserve the neurovascular bundle and subsequently erectile function. This study assessed the functional and oncological outcomes of nsEERPE with particular regard to younger patients.