Neuro- and Fascial Anatomy in the Male Pelvis for Robotic Radical Prostatectomy

Abstract

These tri-zonal and ganglion cell concepts may be beneficial to new surgeons undertaking nerve-sparing robotic radical prostatectomy. An anatomic approach to the EPF might lead to improvement of the functional outcomes. Anatomically, there was no two-layer structure of the Denonvilliers' fascia. It is important to delineate the difference between embryologic concept, surgical anatomy, and histologic findings in order to avoid misunderstanding of the term "Denonvilliers' fascia.