A novel technique for approaching the endopelvic fascia in retropubic radical prostatectomy, based on an anatomical study of fixed and fresh cadavers

Abstract

Preserving the fascia of the levator ani helps to protect the levator ani muscle, rhabdosphincter and pudendal nerve branches to the rhabdosphincter. In retropubic radical prostatectomy, this anatomical approach to the endopelvic fascia should preserve or allow the earlier recovery of urinary continence.