Application and efficacy of the pubovesical complex-preserving technique in intrafascial laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: A propensity score-matched analysis

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The pubovesical complex-preserving laparoscopic radical prostatectomy technique offers superior preservation of urinary continence and sexual function compared to traditional methods without increasing oncological risk. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

Zaisheng Zhu; Yiyi Zhu; Han Wu; Pengfei Zhou; Quanqi Liu; Jianyong Tong; Yuxing Wang

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0342248

March 6, 2026PLoS ONEOpen Access

Application and efficacy of the pubovesical complex-preserving technique in intrafascial laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: A propensity score-matched analysis

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This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the pubovesical complex-preserving technique in laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.
Conducted a propensity score-matched analysis comparing traditional intra-LRP and PPLRP techniques.
Assessed early recovery of urinary continence and sexual function post-surgery.
PPLRP led to significantly better preservation of the pubovesical complex and neurovascular bundle.
Patients experienced improved urinary continence and sexual function without an increase in oncological risk.
PPLRP can be successfully performed in hospitals with standard laparoscopic systems.

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Propensity score-matched analysis shows improved urinary and sexual function in a surgical population, suggesting a beneficial technique for recovery.

Abstract

Compared with traditional Intra-LRP, PPLRP offered superior preservation of the pubovesical complex (PVC) and neurovascular bundle (NVB). Indeed, it facilitated early recovery of urinary continence and sexual function without increasing oncological risk. Besides, it can be feasibly implemented in hospitals equipped with conventional laparoscopic systems.

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Zhu et al. (2026) studied this question.

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