Re: The Effect of Nerve Sparing Status on Sexual and Urinary Function: 3-Year Results from the CEASAR Study

Avulova et  al have performed a noteworthy study assessing the true impact of nerve sparing (NS) on the long-term functional outcomes of radical prostatectomy (RP). Walsh et al described the basic technique of NS RP more than 30 years ago.1 A multitude of studies have subsequently displayed functional improv ements to potency and urinary continence (UC) with NS vs non-NS RP.2–4 Yet the effect of NS recently has been called into question.5,6

Source: The Journal of Urology - July 27, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Venkat M. Ramakrishnan, Karolin Bossert, Kurt H. Lehmann, Lukas J. Hefermehl Tags: Letter to the Editor/Errata Source Type: research