Description of a novel robotic early post-prostatectomy anastomotic repair technique and institutional outcomes

A vesicourethral anastomotic leak (VUAL) is a known complication following robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy. The natural history of a VUAL has been well described and is frequently managed with prolonged catheterization. With increasing emphasis on patient reported outcomes, catheter duration and VUAL are associated with significant short-term quality of life impairment. We aimed to present a case series of our robotic early post-prostatectomy anastomotic repair technique, defined as revision within 6 weeks from index surgery.