Ultra low pressure robotic assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) with pelvic lymph node dissection performed as a day case: first reported case in the UK
A man in his sixties with locally advanced prostate cancer underwent ultra-low pressure robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) with pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) and was safely discharged the same day. This is the first reported UK case of day-case RARP with PLND performed at 6 mmHg. The patient experienced no complications and reported minimal discomfort postoperatively. We highlight that, with appropriate patient selection, patient's counselling, perioperative optimization, and ultra-low pressure techniques, same-day discharge after RARP with PLND is feasible, safe, and potentially scalable within NHS pathways.
Authors
- E. Calleja
- L Kretzmer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3408-384X)
- A. Samateh
- Gabriel Sullivan
- Mayas Rddah
- Nicola Milton
Institutions
- Eastbourne District General Hospital (GB)
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Surgical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-12-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjag032
- Primary Topic
- Ureteral procedures and complications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00