Practical considerations in radical retropubic prostatectomy.

Overall, in the hands of an experienced surgeon, the outcomes following radical prostatectomy are excellent. Attention to patient selection, preoperative management, surgical technique, and postoperative management are essential factors contributing to favorable outcomes for men with a biologically significant cancer and 10-year life expectancy. For these men, radical prostatectomy represents the optimal management based on cure, morbidity, and quality of life.