Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy

John W. Davis, MD, FACSAssociate Professor, Department of Urology, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TXDirector, Urosurgical Prostate Program, Department of Urology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TXEducation & TrainingDegree-Granting Education1994University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, MD, Medicine1990Davidson College, Davidson, NC, BS, BiologyPostgraduate Training7/2002-12/2003Clinical Fellowship, Laparoscopic Urology, Charite Hospital, Berlin, Germany, Dr. Stefan Loening7/2001-6/2002Clinical Fellowship, Urologic Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, Dr. David Swanson7/1999-6/2001Clinical Fellowship, Postdoctoral Fellow, Microbiology, Eastern VirginiaMedical School, Norfolk, VA, Dr. George Wright, Ph. D.7/1996-6/1999Clinical Residency, Urology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, Dr. Paul Schellhammer7/1994-6/1996Clinical Internship, PGY-2 General Surgery, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, Dr. L. D. Britt

“This book is the comprehensive review of different strategies to overcome common hurdles in the operating room as well as lessons learned by the authors through their experience. It offers insights and wisdom to help robotic surgeons improve or modify their current practices. … This is a necessary book for surgeons in the process of mastering robotic assisted radical prostatectomy or for accomplished surgeons who appreciate a single source of new ideas to make improvements in their practice.” (James Mark, Doody's Book Reviews, January, 2017)

• Minimally invasive access to the prostate--The concept of surgical space creation.- Surgeon's Notebook: Beyond the Learning Curve: The Original Handouts from the American  Urological Association Post-graduate Courses 2013-2015.- The Dorsal Vein Complex--Achieving Hemostasis and Proper Set-up for Apical Division.- The Simple Bladder Neck.- Bladder Neck--Anatomic Variants, Prior TUR, Locally Advanced Tumors.- Neurovascular Bundle Preservation: Anatomic and Technical Considerations.- Partial Neurovascular Bundle Sparing during Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy.- Neurovascular Structure-adjacent Frozen-section Examination (NeuroSAFE) in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy.- Neurovascular Bundle - Wide Excision.- Apex--The Crossroads of Functional Recovery and Oncologic Control.- Post-Resection: Hemostasis, Checking for Rectal Injury, Anastomotic Leaks.- Denonvilliers Fascia--Anatomy, Surgical Planes, Use in Reconstruction.- Vesico-urethral Anastomosis--Putting it Back Together.- Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection--Open Benchmarks with Lymphoscintigraphy.- Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection--Robotic Surgery Efficiency and Space-Creation Techniques to Achieve an Extended Template.- Innovation and Orientation Challenges--Posterior "Retzius Sparing" Technique.- Getting Out--Closure, Prevention and Management of Hernias.- Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy Extraperitoneal and Transperitoneal Techniques.- Perioperative Medical Evaluation of the Patient undergoing RARP.- Patient Positioning and Safety in Steep Trendelenburg.- Safety checklist for training and assessment in robot assisted prostate surgery.- Immediate Post-Operative Care Following Robot Assisted Radical Prostatectomy.- Penile Rehabilitation: Recovering Erectile Function following Prostate Cancer Treatment.- Structured Reporting of RARP Complications--Are We Making Measurable Progress?.- Qualityof Life Evaluation: What is Published and Practical for Routine Use.- Positive Surgical Margins: How to Self-Evaluate and Improve.- High Risk Pathology: State-of-the-Art Post-Operative Radiation Recommendations and Integration of Novel Genomic Risk Biomarkers.- Long-term Oncologic Outcomes.- Personalized versus Generic Patient Handouts--Tools to Improve Patient Knowledge on Treatment Options and Peri-operative Care.- Active Surveillance and Patient Support Intervention.- A Return to Key Surgical Technique: Neurovascular Bundle Sparing with Antegrade Technique