Table 3. Pathology in the traditional and BTS technique groups.
| Pathologic parameters | Traditional technique group (n=60) | BTS technique group (n=30) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acinar adenocarcinoma | 60 (100.00) | 30 (100.00) | – |
| Capsule invasion (n, %) | 16 (26.67) | 4 (13.33) | 0.1861 |
| Seminal vesicle invasion (n, %) | 10 (16.67) | 2 (6.67) | 0.3239 |
| Deferent duct margin positive (n, %) | 5 (8.33) | 1 (3.33) | 0.6593 |
| Nerve invasion (n, %) | 29 (48.33) | 10 (33.33) | 0.0016 |
| Vessel tumor thrombus positive (n, %) | 3 (5.00) | 1 (3.33) | 1.0000 |
| Bladder neck invasion (n, %) | 0 (0.00) | 2 (6.67) | 0.1086 |
| Pre-prostatic lymph nodes metastasis (n, %) | 2 (3.33) | 0 (0.00) | 0.5506 |
| pT2a-2b (n, %) | 7 (11.67) | 8 (26.67) | 0.1308 |
| pT2c (n, %) | 32 (53.33) | 16 (53.33) | 1.0000 |
| pT3a (n, %) | 11 (18.33) | 2 (6.67) | 0.2058 |
| pT3b (n, %) | 10 (16.67) | 3 (10.00) | 0.5316 |
| pT4a (n, %) | 0 (0.00) | 1 (3.33) | 0.3333 |
BTS, beforehand transection and suturing.