Groups information

Group name

Stapler

Groups definition

Endoscopic Stapling of the DVC

Groups remarks

Staple control of the DVC was performed using a 45 mm purple load of the Endo-GIA Tri-Stapler (Covidien North Haven CT USA). The instrument is articulated downwards initially to enter below the pubic symphysis. The stapler is then released to neutral position to incorporate the DVC before closure and firing.

Baseline information

Age

62.8 (6.3)

Age remark

mean (sd)

BMI

28.7 (4.5)

BMI remark

BMI mean (sd)

PSA

6 (5 10)

PSA remark

PSA median (q1 q3)

Prostate volume

41 (33 60)

Prostate volume remark

Preop Size median (q1 q3)

American Society of Aneshesiologists (ASA) physical status classification
Charlson comorbidity index (CCI)
Risk classification