'Igloo' technique for robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy – maximum nerve sparing for early recovery of continence and sexual function.

This article explores a surgical technique known as the "igloo" technique, which is used in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) for localized prostate cancer treatment. The technique focuses on preserving periprostatic structures to enhance functional outcomes like continence and erectile function. The article provides details on the surgical steps involved, as well as early functional and oncological outcomes. The study involved 13 patients who underwent the igloo technique RARP, and while the results showed promising early continence and moderate erectile function, there were also a significant number of patients with positive surgical margins. The study acknowledges its limitations and suggests the need for larger studies to further evaluate the technique. [Extracted from the article]