1. Retrograde Nerve-Sparing (NS) Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy (LRP): Technical Aspects and Early Results 
Jens J. Rassweiler, Marto Sugiono, Marcel Hruza, Ahmet Tefekli, Christian Stock, Dogu Teber 
European Urology Supplements 
Volume 5, Issue 19, Pages (November 2006)
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2. Fig. 1
(A) Detaching NVB from apex of prostate. (B) Interfascial dissection between levator and prostatic fascia. (C) Clipping of small vessels medial to the right NVB.
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3. Fig. 2 Ligation of right prostate pedicle.
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4. Fig. 3
(A) Anterior retraction of the prostate reveals course of right NVB. (B) Course of NVBs after prostate entrapment.
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5. Fig. 4 Changes in frequency of the nerve-sparing approach (n=1500).
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6. Fig. 5
Proportion of clinically localised (T1+T2) versus locally advanced (T3+T4) tumours (n=1500).
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7. Fig. 6
Distribution of pathologically confirmed localised (pT2) versus locally advanced (pT3–T4) tumours with time (n=1500).
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8. Fig. 7
Overall positive margin status with increasing experience (n=1500).
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9. Fig. 8
Percentage of patients of all ages after non-NS, unilateral NS, or bilateral NS procedures who were able to have penetrative intercourse when using different erectile aids. NS=nerve-sparing; +/−=with or without; PDE5=phosphodiesterase type 5; Inh=inhibitor.
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