a 57-year-old male with history of prostatectomy, cyctectomy, cecal urinary diversion for invasive prostate cancer and with a recent rise in psa level, was referred for bone scintigraphy to rule out osseous metastatic disease. an interesting finding was abnormal tracer accumulation throughout the large bowel, which was proved to be due to urinary diversion.

INTRODUCTION To review the current status of laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) and robotic assisted radical prostatectomy (RALP) in relation to radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP) in the management of localized prostate cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between 1982 and 2007 published literature was reviewed using the National Library of Medicine database and the following key words: re...

Penile rehabilitation therapy following radical prostatectomy is a much debated topic. Erectile dysfunction is still a significant contributor to postoperative morbidity following radical prostatectomy, despite meticulous nerve-sparing technique. Secondary smooth muscle changes in the penis have been identified as the underlying causes of penile atrophy, veno-occlusive dysfunction, and fibrosis...

Robotic assisted radical prostatectomy is the widely used treatment modality for organ confined prostate cancer. Erectile dysfunction and incontinence are common drawbacks for radical prostatectomy and this represents the rationale for sparing of the neuro-vascular bundle during this operation. Complete preservation of the peri-prostatic tissue may maximize the nerve sparing, therefore may impr...