Robotic-assisted versus open simple prostatectomy: Results from a systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies

Purpose: To review safety and efficacy of robotic-assisted simple prostatectomy (RASP) compared to open simple prostatectomy (OP). Materials and Methods: A comprehensive literature search was performed to assess the differences in perioperative course and functional outcomes in patients with benign...

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Main Authors: Simone Scarcella, Daniele Castellani, Vineet Gauhar, Jeremy Yuen-Chun Teoh, Carlo Giulioni, Pietro Piazza, Carlo Andrea Bravi, Ruben De Groote, Geert De Naeyer, Stefano Puliatti, Andrea Benedetto Galosi, Alexandre Mottrie
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Published: Korean Urological Association 2021-11-01
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Online Access:https://icurology.org/pdf/10.4111/icu.20210297
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author Simone Scarcella
Daniele Castellani
Vineet Gauhar
Jeremy Yuen-Chun Teoh
Carlo Giulioni
Pietro Piazza
Carlo Andrea Bravi
Ruben De Groote
Geert De Naeyer
Stefano Puliatti
Andrea Benedetto Galosi
Alexandre Mottrie
author_facet Simone Scarcella
Daniele Castellani
Vineet Gauhar
Jeremy Yuen-Chun Teoh
Carlo Giulioni
Pietro Piazza
Carlo Andrea Bravi
Ruben De Groote
Geert De Naeyer
Stefano Puliatti
Andrea Benedetto Galosi
Alexandre Mottrie
author_sort Simone Scarcella
collection DOAJ
description Purpose: To review safety and efficacy of robotic-assisted simple prostatectomy (RASP) compared to open simple prostatectomy (OP). Materials and Methods: A comprehensive literature search was performed to assess the differences in perioperative course and functional outcomes in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia and surgical indication. The incidences of complications were pooled using the Cochran–Mantel–Haenszel Method and expressed as odds ratio (OR), 95% confidence interval (CI), and p-values. Perioperative course and functional outcomes were pooled using the inverse variance of the mean difference (MD), 95% CI, and p-values. Analyses were two-tailed and the significance was set at p<0.05. Results: Eight studies were accepted. Meta-analysis showed significantly longer surgical time (MD, 43.72; 95% CI, 30.57–56.88; p<0.00001) with a significantly lower estimated blood loss (MD, -563.20; 95% CI, −739.95 to −386.46; p<0.00001) and shorter postoperative stay (MD, −2.85; 95% CI, −3.72 to −1.99; p<0.00001) in RASP. Catheterization time did not differ (MD, 0.65; 95% CI, −2.17 to 3.48; p=0.65). The risk of blood transfusion was significantly higher in OP (OR, 0.23; 95% CI, 0.17–0.33; p<0.00001). The risk of recatheterization (OR, 1.96; 95% CI, 0.32–11.93; p=0.47), postoperative urinary infections (OR, 0.89; 95% CI, 0.23–3.51; p=0.87) and 30-day readmission rate (OR, 0.96; 95% CI, 0.61–1.51; p=0.86) did not differ. At 3-month follow-up, functional outcomes were similar. Conclusions: RASP demonstrated a better perioperative outcome and equal early functional outcomes as compared to OP. These findings should be balanced against the longer operative time and higher cost of robotic surgery.
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spelling doaj.art-af2addfa0e434d34afa74b2512d1d2a22022-12-21T20:39:41ZengKorean Urological AssociationInvestigative and Clinical Urology2466-04932466-054X2021-11-0162663164010.4111/icu.20210297Robotic-assisted versus open simple prostatectomy: Results from a systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studiesSimone Scarcella 0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3015-7271Daniele Castellani 1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7354-9190Vineet Gauhar2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3740-7141Jeremy Yuen-Chun Teoh 3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9361-2342Carlo Giulioni4https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9934-4011Pietro Piazza5https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6740-534XCarlo Andrea Bravi 6https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6412-9546Ruben De Groote 7https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4081-8221Geert De Naeyer8https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4118-8807Stefano Puliatti9https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1597-9595Andrea Benedetto Galosi 10https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8313-5338Alexandre Mottrie11https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1253-1592Urology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria “Ospedali Riuniti di Ancona”, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy.Urology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria “Ospedali Riuniti di Ancona”, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy.Department of Urology, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, NUHS, Jurong East, Singapore.S.H. Ho Urology Centre, Department of Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.Urology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria “Ospedali Riuniti di Ancona”, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy.Division of Urology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium.Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium.Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium.Department of Urology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.Urology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria “Ospedali Riuniti di Ancona”, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy.Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium.Purpose: To review safety and efficacy of robotic-assisted simple prostatectomy (RASP) compared to open simple prostatectomy (OP). Materials and Methods: A comprehensive literature search was performed to assess the differences in perioperative course and functional outcomes in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia and surgical indication. The incidences of complications were pooled using the Cochran–Mantel–Haenszel Method and expressed as odds ratio (OR), 95% confidence interval (CI), and p-values. Perioperative course and functional outcomes were pooled using the inverse variance of the mean difference (MD), 95% CI, and p-values. Analyses were two-tailed and the significance was set at p<0.05. Results: Eight studies were accepted. Meta-analysis showed significantly longer surgical time (MD, 43.72; 95% CI, 30.57–56.88; p<0.00001) with a significantly lower estimated blood loss (MD, -563.20; 95% CI, −739.95 to −386.46; p<0.00001) and shorter postoperative stay (MD, −2.85; 95% CI, −3.72 to −1.99; p<0.00001) in RASP. Catheterization time did not differ (MD, 0.65; 95% CI, −2.17 to 3.48; p=0.65). The risk of blood transfusion was significantly higher in OP (OR, 0.23; 95% CI, 0.17–0.33; p<0.00001). The risk of recatheterization (OR, 1.96; 95% CI, 0.32–11.93; p=0.47), postoperative urinary infections (OR, 0.89; 95% CI, 0.23–3.51; p=0.87) and 30-day readmission rate (OR, 0.96; 95% CI, 0.61–1.51; p=0.86) did not differ. At 3-month follow-up, functional outcomes were similar. Conclusions: RASP demonstrated a better perioperative outcome and equal early functional outcomes as compared to OP. These findings should be balanced against the longer operative time and higher cost of robotic surgery.https://icurology.org/pdf/10.4111/icu.20210297patient outcome assessmentpostoperative complicationsprostatectomyprostatic hyperplasiarobotic surgical procedures
spellingShingle Simone Scarcella
Daniele Castellani
Vineet Gauhar
Jeremy Yuen-Chun Teoh
Carlo Giulioni
Pietro Piazza
Carlo Andrea Bravi
Ruben De Groote
Geert De Naeyer
Stefano Puliatti
Andrea Benedetto Galosi
Alexandre Mottrie
Robotic-assisted versus open simple prostatectomy: Results from a systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies
Investigative and Clinical Urology
patient outcome assessment
postoperative complications
prostatectomy
prostatic hyperplasia
robotic surgical procedures
title Robotic-assisted versus open simple prostatectomy: Results from a systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies
title_full Robotic-assisted versus open simple prostatectomy: Results from a systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies
title_fullStr Robotic-assisted versus open simple prostatectomy: Results from a systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies
title_full_unstemmed Robotic-assisted versus open simple prostatectomy: Results from a systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies
title_short Robotic-assisted versus open simple prostatectomy: Results from a systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies
title_sort robotic assisted versus open simple prostatectomy results from a systematic review and meta analysis of comparative studies
topic patient outcome assessment
postoperative complications
prostatectomy
prostatic hyperplasia
robotic surgical procedures
url https://icurology.org/pdf/10.4111/icu.20210297
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