Journal article
The Risks and Benefits of Cavernous Neurovascular Bundle Sparing during Radical Prostatectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abstract
PURPOSE: We summarize published data on associations between cavernous neurovascular bundle preservation (nerve sparing) during prostatectomy and positive surgical margins, erectile function, urinary function and other patient reported outcomes.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic literature search of MEDLINE®, Embase® and Cochrane Reviews databases was performed for interventional or observational studies published between 2000 and 2014. …
Authors
Nguyen LN; Head L; Witiuk K; Punjani N; Mallick R; Cnossen S; Fergusson DA; Cagiannos I; Lavallée LT; Morash C
Journal
Journal of Urology, Vol. 198, No. 4, pp. 760–769
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
October 2017
DOI
10.1016/j.juro.2017.02.3344
ISSN
0021-0005