Un mayor número de cilindros de biopsia transrectal de próstata guiada por ultrasonido se asocia con una mayor pérdida de sangre y complicaciones perioperatorias en la prostatectomía radical asistida por robot

Higher number of TRUS biopsy cores (> 12) is associated to higher blood loss and perioperative complications during RARP. Careful preoperative evaluation for those patients underwent multiple biopsies or saturation protocols is mandatory. Application of longer intervals (> 6 weeks) between biopsy and surgery may be advisable to minimize potential risks of surgical complications in patients may benefit from RARP. Further studies are still necessary to confirm these results.