In the first published version of this article (1), the following erroneous text was deleted
from the use of sources in paragraph 3 of the Introduction; “as a historical open
procedure, is modified to incorporate contemporary surgical ideas. There is relatively
little in the literature regarding modern adaptations of perineal prostatectomy. This
method of anatomic radical perineal prostatectomy has been developed to accomplish
a minimally invasive method of achieving goals of disease control and preservation
of genito-urinary functions.\n\nMETHODS: Prospective outcome data is accumulated
on 508 consecutive radical perineal prostatectomies by a single surgeon. Pathologic
stage and PSA detectability are measures of cancer control. Pad use and ability to
complete intercourse measure urinary and sexual function. General complications and
other outcome measures are evaluated.\n\nRESULTS: Freedom from PSA detectability
by pathologic stage is 96.3%, 79.4%, and 69.4% for organ confined, specimen confined
and margin positive in the absence of seminal vesical invasion with an average 4 years
follow up (3-114 months”.
The author’s request for an addition to the information section has been accepted and
the following information has been added;
This article is derived from the 2016 dissertation by Corresponding Author U Can. I
would like to extend my gratitude to Cemal Göktaş for his invaluable contribution to
the thesis process.
Funding Sources: This article has no funding source. This research did not receive any
specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.
Conflict of interest: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
Abstract
In the first published version of this article (1), the following erroneous text was deleted
from the use of sources in paragraph 3 of the Introduction; “as a historical open
procedure, is modified to incorporate contemporary surgical ideas. There is relatively
little in the literature regarding modern adaptations of perineal prostatectomy. This
method of anatomic radical perineal prostatectomy has been developed to accomplish
a minimally invasive method of achieving goals of disease control and preservation
of genito-urinary functions.\n\nMETHODS: Prospective outcome data is accumulated
on 508 consecutive radical perineal prostatectomies by a single surgeon. Pathologic
stage and PSA detectability are measures of cancer control. Pad use and ability to
complete intercourse measure urinary and sexual function. General complications and
other outcome measures are evaluated.\n\nRESULTS: Freedom from PSA detectability
by pathologic stage is 96.3%, 79.4%, and 69.4% for organ confined, specimen confined
and margin positive in the absence of seminal vesical invasion with an average 4 years
follow up (3-114 months”.
The author’s request for an addition to the information section has been accepted and
the following information has been added;
This article is derived from the 2016 dissertation by Corresponding Author U Can. I
would like to extend my gratitude to Cemal Göktaş for his invaluable contribution to
the thesis process.
Funding Sources: This article has no funding source. This research did not receive any
specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.
Conflict of interest: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.