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rovascular bundle to thermal damage and impair the nervesparing technique, even though used cautiously. However, mechanical damage as a result of the stapler can be avoided when we use it carefully. In contrast to thermal damage, mechanical damage does not affect adjacent organs, including nerve bundles. Although there is a small difference between the two methods, considering the importance of erectile function in quality of life, we believe that the superiority of the Endo GIA stapler is significant. The main limitations of the present study were the small number of participants and the lack of long-term follow up.