Hood Technique for Robotic Radical Prostatectomy—Preserving Periurethral Anatomical Structures in the Space of Retzius and Sparing the Pouch of Douglas, Enabling Early Return of Continence Without Compromising Surgical Margin Rates

A common side effect following radical prostatectomy is urinary incontinence. Here, we describe a novel surgical technique to reduce postoperative urinary incontinence and facilitate early return of continence.To describe the novel "hood technique" for robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP).This is an institutional review board-approved prospective study of 300 patients (median age 64 yr) with localized prostate cancer treated with the...