Robotic radical prostatectomy: the European experience.

Radical prostatectomy is standard treatment for localized prostate cancer in young patients. The shortcomings of the laparoscopic approach have led to the use of robots to improve the precision and accuracy of anatomic dissection. The feasibility of using a remote-controlled robot to perform urologic procedures is established, especially for radical prostatectomy. This article reviews the European experience with robotic radical prostatectomy.