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Nerve-Sparing
The neurovascular bundles lie posterior and lateral to the prostate on both sides. Dr. Hu has incised the thin layer of connective tissue overlying the prostate to peel the neurovascular bundles away from the prostate on both sides. The decreased blood loss and magnification of robotic assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy aid greatly with nerve sparing to preserve erectile function. Dr. Hu uses the bipolar forceps in his left robotic arm, which precisely controls bleeding on the prostate; however, he avoids any energy on the neurovascular bundles to prevent thermal damage.
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