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Seminal Vesicle-Sparing Cystoprostatectomy: What Can Be Expected?

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The primary goal of seminal vesicle-sparing cystoprostatectomy is improvement of the postoperative functional outcomes for urinary continence and potency. It is of particular interest for a select group of patients with a strong desire to preserve libido and potency.

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    Frédéric D. Birkhäuser

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Birkhäuser, F.D. (2015). Seminal Vesicle-Sparing Cystoprostatectomy: What Can Be Expected?. In: Studer, U. (eds) Keys to Successful Orthotopic Bladder Substitution. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-12382-0_5

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