Abstract
Proper positioning of a surgical patient reduces morbidity and mortality. We describe a method of patient positioning involving elevation of the lower extremities and protection of the brachial plexus that reduces complication rates in radical retropubic prostatectomy.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Arm / anatomy & histology
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Arm / innervation
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Brachial Plexus / injuries
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Cause of Death
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Humans
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Intraoperative Complications / prevention & control
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Leg / anatomy & histology
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Lymphocele / prevention & control
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Male
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Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
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Posture*
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Prostatectomy / adverse effects
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Prostatectomy / methods*
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Protective Devices
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Pulmonary Embolism / prevention & control
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Risk Factors
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Supine Position
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Thrombophlebitis / prevention & control
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Venous Insufficiency / prevention & control