You have accessJournal of UrologyProstate Oncology I (Prostatectomy) (V12)1 Sep 2021V12-07 ROBOTIC-ASSISTED RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY UTILIZING THE DAVINCI SP SYSTEM IN A PATIENT WITH PREVIOUS KIDNEY TRANSPLANT Joseph Ivey, and Raymond Pak Joseph IveyJoseph Ivey More articles by this author , and Raymond PakRaymond Pak More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000002093.07AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: We present what is to our knowledge the first reported case of robotic assisted radical prostatectomy in a patient with previous kidney transplant utilizing the DaVinci SP system. Prior literature discusses altering port placement with multiport robotic prostatectomy in a patient with previous kidney transplant in order to prevent robotic arms from clashing with and/or injuring the transplant kidney. Our hypothesis is that the SP system would simplify this process by the fact that the system only requires one port placement which is easily altered. METHODS: The DaVinci SP system was utilized for robotic prostatectomy in a patient with previous kidney transplant to the left lower quadrant of the abdomen. Our single port trocar was placed through a 2.5cm incision through the Gelpoint Mini device. The port was placed 4cm cephalad to the umbilicus and 3 cm laterally to the patient's right side in order to minimize contact of the robot with the transplanted kidney. An additional 12mm Airseal assistant port was placed 8cm lateral to the SP trocar on the right hemiabdomen, making the case an "SP-plus-one" set-up. The robotic prostatectomy was carried out in standard fasion, including a posterior approach to dissect out the seminal vesicles and posterior prostate, followed by an anterior approach within the space of Retzius. The bladder was dropped in standard fashion on the right-hand side, but on the left-hand side the bladder was not dissected off lateral to the medial umbilical ligament, in order to prevent damage to the transplant kidney transplant ureter. The SP system was easily maneuvered past the partially dropped bladder in transplant kidney to gain access to the prostate. The remaining portions of the case were carried out in a standard fashion. RESULTS: There were no apparent postoperative complications. Estimated blood loss was 100 mL. The patient's hospital stay was slightly prolonged due to an ileus which resolved on POD 3 when he was discharged. His creatinine and urine output remained at preoperative baseline during his hospital stay. His Foley catheter was removed on POD 7 with no apparent complication. Pathology revealed Gleason 3+4=7 in 5% of the prostate, confined to the gland. CONCLUSIONS: The DaVinci SP system is safe to use for RALP in patients with prior kidney transplantation, and facilitates avoidance of the transplanted kidney. The SP system makes altering port placement simple and easy. The SP system’s compact nature minimizes contact of robotic arms with surrounding structures. Source of Funding: None © 2021 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 206Issue Supplement 3September 2021Page: e1026-e1026 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2021 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.MetricsAuthor Information Joseph Ivey More articles by this author Raymond Pak More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement Loading ...
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