Pelvic Fascia-Sparing Radical Prostatectomy
Pelvic Fascia-Sparing Radical Prostatectomy
Definition
A posterior approach to radical prostatectomy that preserves the dorsal vascular complex, nerves and fascial support structures that overlie the anterior prostate.
Also known as Fascial-Sparing Radical Prostatectomy, fsRP, Pelvic Fascia-Sparing Radical Prostatectomy, Pelvic Fascia-Sparing Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy, PFS-RP — per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Prostate | Procedure Has Completely Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Prostatic urethra | Procedure Has Completely Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Prostate | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Seminal vesicles | Procedure Has Partially Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Vas deferens | Procedure Has Partially Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Renal system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |