Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this expert interview, consultant urological surgeon Mr Wissam Abou-Chedid explains Retzius-sparing robotic prostatectomy and whether it may be the right treatment option for prostate cancer. He breaks down how this advanced surgical technique differs from standard robotic prostatectomy, its potential benefits, and when it may or may not be recommended.
This video is designed to help patients better understand their options and the importance of surgeon experience when considering prostate surgery.
0:00 What is Retzius-sparing robotic prostatectomy?
0:39 How is the technique different from a standard robotic prostatectomy?
1:41 What are the main benefits of the Retzius-sparing approach?
2:38 Are there situations where the Retzius-sparing approach may not be recommended?
3:24 Why does surgeon experience matter in Retzius-sparing prostatectomy?
If you’re exploring treatment options for prostate cancer, this video provides clear, expert insight to support informed decision-making. If you'd like to book an appointment with Mr Abou-Chedid, visit his Top Doctors profile here: topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/wissam-abou-chedid
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In this expert interview, consultant urological surgeon Mr Wissam Abou-Chedid explains Retzius-sparing robotic prostatectomy and whether it may be the right treatment option for prostate cancer. He breaks down how this advanced surgical technique differs from standard robotic prostatectomy, its potential benefits, and when it may or may not be recommended.
This video is designed to help patients better understand their options and the importance of surgeon experience when considering prostate surgery.
0:00 What is Retzius-sparing robotic prostatectomy?
0:39 How is the technique different from a standard robotic prostatectomy?
1:41 What are the main benefits of the Retzius-sparing approach?
2:38 Are there situations where the Retzius-sparing approach may not be recommended?
3:24 Why does surgeon experience matter in Retzius-sparing prostatectomy?
If you’re exploring treatment options for prostate cancer, this video provides clear, expert insight to support informed decision-making. If you'd like to book an appointment with Mr Abou-Chedid, visit his Top Doctors profile here: topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/wissam-abou-chedid
✔ Follow us on Instagram: bit.ly/3fSrqXb
✔ Follow us on Facebook: bit.ly/3t5kGsW
✔ Follow us on Twitter: bit.ly/39TidKh
